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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.24, 280.19 and 175.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.24, 280.19 and 175.55 is: 242.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.24 : 280.19 = 175.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.24/280.19 = 175.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.24x = 280.19 × 175.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.24x = 49,185.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,185.95/203.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.02

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