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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.32, 308.16 and 178.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.32, 308.16 and 178.32 is: 267.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.32 : 308.16 = 178.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.32/308.16 = 178.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.32x = 308.16 × 178.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.32x = 54,951.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,951.09/205.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.64

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