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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.61, 309.91 and 175.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.61, 309.91 and 175.98 is: 263.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.61 : 309.91 = 175.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.61/309.91 = 175.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.61x = 309.91 × 175.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.61x = 54,535.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,535.53/206.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.96

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