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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.93, 285.86 and 176.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.93, 285.86 and 176.19 is: 243.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.93 : 285.86 = 176.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.93/285.86 = 176.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.93x = 285.86 × 176.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.93x = 50,365.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,365.04/206.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.39

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