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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.55, 307.91 and 179.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.55, 307.91 and 179.90 is: 269.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.55 : 307.91 = 179.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.55/307.91 = 179.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.55x = 307.91 × 179.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.55x = 55,390.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,390.57/205.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.48

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