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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.40, 309.06 and 182.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.40, 309.06 and 182.10 is: 272.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.40 : 309.06 = 182.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.40/309.06 = 182.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.40x = 309.06 × 182.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.40x = 56,279.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,279.83/206.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.67

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