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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.15, 308.61 and 179.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.15, 308.61 and 179.21 is: 268.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.15 : 308.61 = 179.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.15/308.61 = 179.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.15x = 308.61 × 179.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.15x = 55,306.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,306.77/206.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.29

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