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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.15, 309.42 and 177.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.15, 309.42 and 177.39 is: 266.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.15 : 309.42 = 177.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.15/309.42 = 177.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.15x = 309.42 × 177.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.15x = 54,888.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,888.01/206.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.26

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