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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.75, 284.69 and 180.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.75, 284.69 and 180.54 is: 248.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.75 : 284.69 = 180.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.75/284.69 = 180.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.75x = 284.69 × 180.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.75x = 51,398.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,398.38/206.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.60

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