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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.06, 282.30 and 177.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.06, 282.30 and 177.26 is: 244.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.06 : 282.30 = 177.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.06/282.30 = 177.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.06x = 282.30 × 177.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.06x = 50,040.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,040.50/205.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.03

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