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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.50, 309.89 and 179.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.50, 309.89 and 179.42 is: 269.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.50 : 309.89 = 179.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.50/309.89 = 179.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.50x = 309.89 × 179.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.50x = 55,600.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,600.46/206.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.25

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