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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.55, 285.12 and 184.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.55, 285.12 and 184.68 is: 254.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.55 : 285.12 = 184.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.55/285.12 = 184.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.55x = 285.12 × 184.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.55x = 52,655.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,655.96/206.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.93

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