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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.32, 308.13 and 176.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.32, 308.13 and 176.57 is: 264.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.32 : 308.13 = 176.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.32/308.13 = 176.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.32x = 308.13 × 176.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.32x = 54,404.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,404.97/205.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.98

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