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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.62, 310.32 and 183.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.62, 310.32 and 183.10 is: 275.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.62 : 310.32 = 183.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.62/310.32 = 183.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.62x = 310.32 × 183.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.62x = 56,819.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,819.59/206.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.00

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