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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.08, 308.28 and 171.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.08, 308.28 and 171.89 is: 257.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.08 : 308.28 = 171.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.08/308.28 = 171.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.08x = 308.28 × 171.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.08x = 52,990.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,990.25/206.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.13

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