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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.12, 307.86 and 173.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.12, 307.86 and 173.08 is: 259.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.12 : 307.86 = 173.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.12/307.86 = 173.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.12x = 307.86 × 173.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.12x = 53,284.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,284.41/205.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.77

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