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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.40, 284.42 and 175.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.40, 284.42 and 175.19 is: 241.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.40 : 284.42 = 175.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.40/284.42 = 175.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.40x = 284.42 × 175.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.40x = 49,827.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,827.60/206.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.41

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