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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.04, 309.36 and 177.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.04, 309.36 and 177.45 is: 266.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.04 : 309.36 = 177.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.04/309.36 = 177.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.04x = 309.36 × 177.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.04x = 54,895.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,895.93/206.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.43

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