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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.48, 309 and 182.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.48, 309 and 182.48 is: 273.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.48 : 309 = 182.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.48/309 = 182.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.48x = 309 × 182.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.48x = 56,386.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,386.32/206.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.08

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