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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.55, 308.81 and 178.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.55, 308.81 and 178.22 is: 267.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.55 : 308.81 = 178.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.55/308.81 = 178.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.55x = 308.81 × 178.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.55x = 55,035.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,035.60/205.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.74

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