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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.75, 282.05 and 175.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.75, 282.05 and 175.16 is: 241.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.75 : 282.05 = 175.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.75/282.05 = 175.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.75x = 282.05 × 175.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.75x = 49,402.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,402.03/204.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.28

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