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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.98, 308.98 and 175.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.98, 308.98 and 175.91 is: 263.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.98 : 308.98 = 175.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.98/308.98 = 175.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.98x = 308.98 × 175.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.98x = 54,351.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,351.35/205.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.87

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