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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.88, 309.96 and 178.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.88, 309.96 and 178.12 is: 266.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.88 : 309.96 = 178.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.88/309.96 = 178.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.88x = 309.96 × 178.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.88x = 55,210.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,210.08/206.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.87

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