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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.24, 282.39 and 177.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.24, 282.39 and 177.52 is: 244.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.24 : 282.39 = 177.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.24/282.39 = 177.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.24x = 282.39 × 177.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.24x = 50,129.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,129.87/205.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.25

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