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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.85, 279.38 and 175.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.85, 279.38 and 175.21 is: 241.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.85 : 279.38 = 175.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.85/279.38 = 175.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.85x = 279.38 × 175.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.85x = 48,948.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,948.77/202.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.31

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