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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.89, 310.50 and 176.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.89, 310.50 and 176.65 is: 265.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.89 : 310.50 = 176.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.89/310.50 = 176.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.89x = 310.50 × 176.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.89x = 54,849.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,849.05/206.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.12

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