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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.31, 283.16 and 174.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.31, 283.16 and 174.31 is: 240.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.31 : 283.16 = 174.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.31/283.16 = 174.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.31x = 283.16 × 174.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.31x = 49,357.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,357.35/205.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.40

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