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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.52, 284.35 and 175.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.52, 284.35 and 175.37 is: 241.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.52 : 284.35 = 175.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.52/284.35 = 175.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.52x = 284.35 × 175.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.52x = 49,866.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,866.46/206.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.46

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