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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.67, 309.78 and 184.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.67, 309.78 and 184.98 is: 277.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.67 : 309.78 = 184.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.67/309.78 = 184.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.67x = 309.78 × 184.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.67x = 57,303.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,303.10/206.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.27

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