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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.61, 285.44 and 175.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.61, 285.44 and 175.85 is: 242.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.61 : 285.44 = 175.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.61/285.44 = 175.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.61x = 285.44 × 175.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.61x = 50,192.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,192.32/206.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.93

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