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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.71, 282.24 and 175.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.71, 282.24 and 175.19 is: 241.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.71 : 282.24 = 175.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.71/282.24 = 175.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.71x = 282.24 × 175.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.71x = 49,444.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,444.21/204.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.54

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