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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.64, 281.96 and 175.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.64, 281.96 and 175.12 is: 241.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.64 : 281.96 = 175.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.64/281.96 = 175.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.64x = 281.96 × 175.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.64x = 49,376.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,376.84/204.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.29

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