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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.04, 306.93 and 175.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.04, 306.93 and 175.88 is: 263.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.04 : 306.93 = 175.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.04/306.93 = 175.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.04x = 306.93 × 175.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.04x = 53,982.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,982.85/205.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.28

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