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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.11, 307.67 and 176.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.11, 307.67 and 176.19 is: 264.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.11 : 307.67 = 176.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.11/307.67 = 176.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.11x = 307.67 × 176.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.11x = 54,206.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,206.34/205.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.28

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