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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.31, 284.52 and 175.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.31, 284.52 and 175.20 is: 241.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.31 : 284.52 = 175.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.31/284.52 = 175.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.31x = 284.52 × 175.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.31x = 49,847.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,847.90/206.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.62

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