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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.56, 284.88 and 173.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.56, 284.88 and 173.89 is: 239.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.56 : 284.88 = 173.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.56/284.88 = 173.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.56x = 284.88 × 173.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.56x = 49,537.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,537.78/206.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.82

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