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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.03, 284.06 and 176.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.03, 284.06 and 176.87 is: 243.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.03 : 284.06 = 176.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.03/284.06 = 176.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.03x = 284.06 × 176.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.03x = 50,239.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,239.39/206.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.85

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