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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.11, 308.47 and 171.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.11, 308.47 and 171.93 is: 257.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.11 : 308.47 = 171.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.11/308.47 = 171.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.11x = 308.47 × 171.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.11x = 53,035.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,035.25/206.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.32

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