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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.28, 282.62 and 174.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.28, 282.62 and 174.12 is: 239.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.28 : 282.62 = 174.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.28/282.62 = 174.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.28x = 282.62 × 174.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.28x = 49,209.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,209.79/205.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.73

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