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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.11, 282.87 and 174.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.11, 282.87 and 174.11 is: 240.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.11 : 282.87 = 174.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.11/282.87 = 174.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.11x = 282.87 × 174.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.11x = 49,249.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,249.08/205.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.11

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