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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.82, 282.62 and 175.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.82, 282.62 and 175.66 is: 242.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.82 : 282.62 = 175.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.82/282.62 = 175.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.82x = 282.62 × 175.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.82x = 49,645.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,645.03/204.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.38

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