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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.39, 281.43 and 176.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.39, 281.43 and 176.76 is: 243.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.39 : 281.43 = 176.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.39/281.43 = 176.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.39x = 281.43 × 176.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.39x = 49,745.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,745.57/204.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.39

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