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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.27, 309.86 and 176.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.27, 309.86 and 176.20 is: 264.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.27 : 309.86 = 176.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.27/309.86 = 176.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.27x = 309.86 × 176.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.27x = 54,597.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,597.33/206.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.69

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