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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.25, 308.81 and 173.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.25, 308.81 and 173.64 is: 260.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.25 : 308.81 = 173.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.25/308.81 = 173.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.25x = 308.81 × 173.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.25x = 53,623.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,623.36/206.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.00

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