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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.22, 283.04 and 174.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.22, 283.04 and 174.08 is: 240.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.22 : 283.04 = 174.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.22/283.04 = 174.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.22x = 283.04 × 174.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.22x = 49,271.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,271.60/205.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.09

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