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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.68, 308.52 and 175.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.68, 308.52 and 175.44 is: 263.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.68 : 308.52 = 175.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.68/308.52 = 175.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.68x = 308.52 × 175.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.68x = 54,126.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,126.75/205.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.16

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