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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.19, 308.88 and 173.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.19, 308.88 and 173.89 is: 260.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.19 : 308.88 = 173.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.19/308.88 = 173.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.19x = 308.88 × 173.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.19x = 53,711.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,711.14/206.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.49

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