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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.08, 283.84 and 179.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.08, 283.84 and 179.64 is: 247.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.08 : 283.84 = 179.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.08/283.84 = 179.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.08x = 283.84 × 179.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.08x = 50,989.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,989.02/206.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.42

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