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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.19, 280.22 and 175.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.19, 280.22 and 175.59 is: 242.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.19 : 280.22 = 175.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.19/280.22 = 175.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.19x = 280.22 × 175.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.19x = 49,202.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,202.95/203.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.15

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