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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.19, 280.55 and 179.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.19, 280.55 and 179.90 is: 248.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.19 : 280.55 = 179.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.19/280.55 = 179.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.19x = 280.55 × 179.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.19x = 50,471.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,471.04/203.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.40

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