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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.36, 307.77 and 179.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.36, 307.77 and 179.56 is: 269.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.36 : 307.77 = 179.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.36/307.77 = 179.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.36x = 307.77 × 179.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.36x = 55,263.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,263.18/205.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.10

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