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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.18, 280.67 and 175.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.18, 280.67 and 175.91 is: 242.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.18 : 280.67 = 175.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.18/280.67 = 175.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.18x = 280.67 × 175.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.18x = 49,370.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,370.38/203.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.99

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