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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.40, 308.08 and 173.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.40, 308.08 and 173.90 is: 259.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.40 : 308.08 = 173.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.40/308.08 = 173.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.40x = 308.08 × 173.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.40x = 53,575.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,575.11/206.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.57

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