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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.43, 281.94 and 179.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.43, 281.94 and 179.82 is: 248.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.43 : 281.94 = 179.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.43/281.94 = 179.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.43x = 281.94 × 179.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.43x = 50,698.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,698.45/204.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.00

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