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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.85, 282.18 and 175.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.85, 282.18 and 175.42 is: 241.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.85 : 282.18 = 175.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.85/282.18 = 175.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.85x = 282.18 × 175.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.85x = 49,500.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,500.02/204.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.64

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