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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.28, 308.75 and 175.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.28, 308.75 and 175.37 is: 262.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.28 : 308.75 = 175.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.28/308.75 = 175.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.28x = 308.75 × 175.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.28x = 54,143.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,143.07/206.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.47

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