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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.52, 308.33 and 184.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.52, 308.33 and 184.65 is: 275.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.52 : 308.33 = 184.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.52/308.33 = 184.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.52x = 308.33 × 184.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.52x = 56,933.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,933.13/206.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.68

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