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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.19, 307.38 and 172.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.19, 307.38 and 172.89 is: 259.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.19 : 307.38 = 172.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.19/307.38 = 172.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.19x = 307.38 × 172.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.19x = 53,142.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,142.93/205.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.00

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