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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.40, 309.28 and 183.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.40, 309.28 and 183.36 is: 274.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.40 : 309.28 = 183.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.40/309.28 = 183.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.40x = 309.28 × 183.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.40x = 56,709.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,709.58/206.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.76

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