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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.88, 308.46 and 177.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.88, 308.46 and 177.12 is: 265.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.88 : 308.46 = 177.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.88/308.46 = 177.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.88x = 308.46 × 177.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.88x = 54,634.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,634.44/205.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.38

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