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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.43, 284.85 and 175.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.43, 284.85 and 175.29 is: 241.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.43 : 284.85 = 175.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.43/284.85 = 175.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.43x = 284.85 × 175.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.43x = 49,931.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,931.36/206.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.88

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