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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.37, 308.84 and 172.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.37, 308.84 and 172.19 is: 257.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.37 : 308.84 = 172.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.37/308.84 = 172.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.37x = 308.84 × 172.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.37x = 53,179.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,179.07/206.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.69

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