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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.99, 282.83 and 179.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.99, 282.83 and 179.03 is: 247.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.99 : 282.83 = 179.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.99/282.83 = 179.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.99x = 282.83 × 179.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.99x = 50,632.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,632.75/204.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.00

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