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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.89, 280.48 and 178.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.89, 280.48 and 178.88 is: 246.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.89 : 280.48 = 178.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.89/280.48 = 178.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.89x = 280.48 × 178.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.89x = 50,171.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,171.37/203.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.08

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