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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.16, 283.93 and 178.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.16, 283.93 and 178.52 is: 245.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.16 : 283.93 = 178.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.16/283.93 = 178.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.16x = 283.93 × 178.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.16x = 50,687.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,687.18/206.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.86

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