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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.52, 309.61 and 177.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.52, 309.61 and 177.96 is: 266.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.52 : 309.61 = 177.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.52/309.61 = 177.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.52x = 309.61 × 177.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.52x = 55,099.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,099.58/206.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.81

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