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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.52, 284.36 and 181.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.52, 284.36 and 181.84 is: 250.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.52 : 284.36 = 181.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.52/284.36 = 181.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.52x = 284.36 × 181.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.52x = 51,708.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,708.02/206.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.38

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