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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.53, 310.20 and 183.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.53, 310.20 and 183.04 is: 274.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.53 : 310.20 = 183.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.53/310.20 = 183.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.53x = 310.20 × 183.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.53x = 56,777.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,777.55/206.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.92

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