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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.55, 309.83 and 179.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.55, 309.83 and 179.82 is: 269.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.55 : 309.83 = 179.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.55/309.83 = 179.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.55x = 309.83 × 179.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.55x = 55,712.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,712.73/206.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.73

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