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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.64, 281.08 and 175.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.64, 281.08 and 175.90 is: 242.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.64 : 281.08 = 175.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.64/281.08 = 175.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.64x = 281.08 × 175.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.64x = 49,441.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,441.97/203.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.79

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