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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.01, 285.04 and 179.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.01, 285.04 and 179.84 is: 248.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.01 : 285.04 = 179.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.01/285.04 = 179.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.01x = 285.04 × 179.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.01x = 51,262.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,262.53/206.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.84

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