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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.92, 285.12 and 175.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.92, 285.12 and 175.94 is: 242.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.92 : 285.12 = 175.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.92/285.12 = 175.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.92x = 285.12 × 175.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.92x = 50,163.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,163.66/206.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.43

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