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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.07, 282.35 and 173.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.07, 282.35 and 173.88 is: 239.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.07 : 282.35 = 173.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.07/282.35 = 173.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.07x = 282.35 × 173.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.07x = 49,095.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,095.45/205.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.41

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