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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.88, 309.60 and 181.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.88, 309.60 and 181.44 is: 271.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.88 : 309.60 = 181.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.88/309.60 = 181.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.88x = 309.60 × 181.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.88x = 56,173.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,173.82/206.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.53

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