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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.95, 308.62 and 176.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.95, 308.62 and 176.51 is: 264.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.95 : 308.62 = 176.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.95/308.62 = 176.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.95x = 308.62 × 176.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.95x = 54,474.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,474.52/205.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.50

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