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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.89, 309.81 and 183.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.89, 309.81 and 183.82 is: 275.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.89 : 309.81 = 183.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.89/309.81 = 183.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.89x = 309.81 × 183.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.89x = 56,949.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,949.27/206.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.26

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