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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.22, 306.93 and 178.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.22, 306.93 and 178.58 is: 267.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.22 : 306.93 = 178.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.22/306.93 = 178.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.22x = 306.93 × 178.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.22x = 54,811.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,811.56/205.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.09

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