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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.53, 308.43 and 175.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.53, 308.43 and 175.11 is: 262.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.53 : 308.43 = 175.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.53/308.43 = 175.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.53x = 308.43 × 175.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.53x = 54,009.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,009.18/205.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.78

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