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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.09, 280.01 and 179.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.09, 280.01 and 179.87 is: 248.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.09 : 280.01 = 179.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.09/280.01 = 179.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.09x = 280.01 × 179.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.09x = 50,364.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,364.45/203.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.00

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