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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.64, 284.64 and 182.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.64, 284.64 and 182.16 is: 250.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.64 : 284.64 = 182.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.64/284.64 = 182.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.64x = 284.64 × 182.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.64x = 51,850.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,850.02/206.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.92

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