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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.11, 307.94 and 177.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.11, 307.94 and 177.64 is: 266.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.11 : 307.94 = 177.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.11/307.94 = 177.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.11x = 307.94 × 177.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.11x = 54,702.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,702.46/205.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.70

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