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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.11, 306.55 and 176.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.11, 306.55 and 176.40 is: 263.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.11 : 306.55 = 176.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.11/306.55 = 176.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.11x = 306.55 × 176.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.11x = 54,075.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,075.64/205.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.64

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