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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.27, 308.36 and 175.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.27, 308.36 and 175.20 is: 263.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.27 : 308.36 = 175.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.27/308.36 = 175.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.27x = 308.36 × 175.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.27x = 54,025.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,025.11/205.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.19

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