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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.28, 307.73 and 175.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.28, 307.73 and 175.32 is: 261.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.28 : 307.73 = 175.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.28/307.73 = 175.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.28x = 307.73 × 175.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.28x = 53,951.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,951.66/206.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.55

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