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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.40, 310.05 and 176.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.40, 310.05 and 176.33 is: 264.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.40 : 310.05 = 176.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.40/310.05 = 176.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.40x = 310.05 × 176.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.40x = 54,669.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,669.57/206.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.88

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