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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.87, 309.86 and 179.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.87, 309.86 and 179.09 is: 268.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.87 : 309.86 = 179.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.87/309.86 = 179.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.87x = 309.86 × 179.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.87x = 55,490.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,490.38/206.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.24

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