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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.30, 307.95 and 177.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.30, 307.95 and 177.24 is: 264.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.30 : 307.95 = 177.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.30/307.95 = 177.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.30x = 307.95 × 177.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.30x = 54,581.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,581.06/206.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.58

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