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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.88, 310.59 and 175.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.88, 310.59 and 175.02 is: 262.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.88 : 310.59 = 175.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.88/310.59 = 175.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.88x = 310.59 × 175.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.88x = 54,359.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,359.46/206.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.76

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