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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.84, 285.27 and 182.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.84, 285.27 and 182.30 is: 251.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.84 : 285.27 = 182.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.84/285.27 = 182.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.84x = 285.27 × 182.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.84x = 52,004.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,004.72/206.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.42

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