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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.89, 308.31 and 174.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.89, 308.31 and 174.96 is: 261.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.89 : 308.31 = 174.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.89/308.31 = 174.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.89x = 308.31 × 174.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.89x = 53,941.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,941.26/205.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.99

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