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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.67, 307.19 and 176.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.67, 307.19 and 176.86 is: 264.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.67 : 307.19 = 176.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.67/307.19 = 176.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.67x = 307.19 × 176.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.67x = 54,329.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,329.62/205.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.16

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