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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.10, 309.15 and 175.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.10, 309.15 and 175.47 is: 263.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.10 : 309.15 = 175.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.10/309.15 = 175.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.10x = 309.15 × 175.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.10x = 54,247.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,247.98/206.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.21

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