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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.69, 308.50 and 182.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.69, 308.50 and 182.39 is: 272.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.69 : 308.50 = 182.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.69/308.50 = 182.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.69x = 308.50 × 182.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.69x = 56,267.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,267.32/206.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.23

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