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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.27, 284.96 and 175.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.27, 284.96 and 175.53 is: 242.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.27 : 284.96 = 175.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.27/284.96 = 175.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.27x = 284.96 × 175.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.27x = 50,018.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,018.15/206.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.49

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