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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.39, 309.20 and 173.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.39, 309.20 and 173.90 is: 260.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.39 : 309.20 = 173.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.39/309.20 = 173.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.39x = 309.20 × 173.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.39x = 53,767.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,767.46/206.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.52

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