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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.79, 284.81 and 175.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.79, 284.81 and 175.60 is: 241.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.79 : 284.81 = 175.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.79/284.81 = 175.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.79x = 284.81 × 175.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.79x = 50,012.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,012.64/206.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.85

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