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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.69, 307.19 and 178.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.69, 307.19 and 178.33 is: 266.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.69 : 307.19 = 178.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.69/307.19 = 178.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.69x = 307.19 × 178.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.69x = 54,781.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,781.19/205.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.33

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