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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.67, 285.52 and 175.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.67, 285.52 and 175.90 is: 243.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.67 : 285.52 = 175.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.67/285.52 = 175.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.67x = 285.52 × 175.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.67x = 50,222.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,222.97/206.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.01

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