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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.87, 285.36 and 182.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.87, 285.36 and 182.36 is: 251.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.87 : 285.36 = 182.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.87/285.36 = 182.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.87x = 285.36 × 182.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.87x = 52,038.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,038.28/206.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.56

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