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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.74, 309.06 and 179.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.74, 309.06 and 179.34 is: 269.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.74 : 309.06 = 179.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.74/309.06 = 179.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.74x = 309.06 × 179.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.74x = 55,426.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,426.82/205.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.40

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