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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.35, 280.07 and 175.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.35, 280.07 and 175.71 is: 242.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.35 : 280.07 = 175.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.35/280.07 = 175.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.35x = 280.07 × 175.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.35x = 49,209.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,209.70/203.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.00

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