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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.60, 309.45 and 176.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.60, 309.45 and 176.09 is: 263.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.60 : 309.45 = 176.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.60/309.45 = 176.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.60x = 309.45 × 176.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.60x = 54,491.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,491.05/206.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.75

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