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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.08, 308.38 and 177.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.08, 308.38 and 177.53 is: 265.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.08 : 308.38 = 177.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.08/308.38 = 177.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.08x = 308.38 × 177.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.08x = 54,746.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,746.70/206.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.66

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