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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.20, 306.84 and 175.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.20, 306.84 and 175.14 is: 261.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.20 : 306.84 = 175.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.20/306.84 = 175.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.20x = 306.84 × 175.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.20x = 53,739.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,739.96/205.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.89

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