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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.39, 283.95 and 171.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.39, 283.95 and 171.02 is: 235.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.39 : 283.95 = 171.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.39/283.95 = 171.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.39x = 283.95 × 171.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.39x = 48,559.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,559.71/206.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.29

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