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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.96, 310.10 and 184.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.96, 310.10 and 184.55 is: 276.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.96 : 310.10 = 184.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.96/310.10 = 184.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.96x = 310.10 × 184.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.96x = 57,226.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,226.48/206.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.52

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