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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.49, 284.90 and 180.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.49, 284.90 and 180.53 is: 249.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.49 : 284.90 = 180.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.49/284.90 = 180.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.49x = 284.90 × 180.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.49x = 51,430.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,430.67/206.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.07

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