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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.37, 283.34 and 179.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.37, 283.34 and 179.40 is: 247.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.37 : 283.34 = 179.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.37/283.34 = 179.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.37x = 283.34 × 179.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.37x = 50,831.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,831.64/205.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.52

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