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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.28, 280.20 and 178.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.28, 280.20 and 178.32 is: 245.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.28 : 280.20 = 178.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.28/280.20 = 178.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.28x = 280.20 × 178.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.28x = 49,965.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,965.26/203.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.80

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