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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.26, 307.93 and 179.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.26, 307.93 and 179.08 is: 267.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.26 : 307.93 = 179.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.26/307.93 = 179.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.26x = 307.93 × 179.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.26x = 55,144.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,144.10/206.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.35

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