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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.19, 279.69 and 175.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.19, 279.69 and 175.25 is: 241.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.19 : 279.69 = 175.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.19/279.69 = 175.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.19x = 279.69 × 175.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.19x = 49,014.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,014.27/203.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.22

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