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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.40, 282.12 and 179.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.40, 282.12 and 179.62 is: 247.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.40 : 282.12 = 179.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.40/282.12 = 179.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.40x = 282.12 × 179.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.40x = 50,674.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,674.39/204.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.92

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