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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.12, 308.49 and 174.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.12, 308.49 and 174.73 is: 262.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.12 : 308.49 = 174.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.12/308.49 = 174.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.12x = 308.49 × 174.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.12x = 53,902.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,902.46/205.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.78

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