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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.84, 279.24 and 175.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.84, 279.24 and 175.12 is: 241.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.84 : 279.24 = 175.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.84/279.24 = 175.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.84x = 279.24 × 175.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.84x = 48,900.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,900.51/202.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.08

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