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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.40, 283.20 and 176.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.40, 283.20 and 176.24 is: 242.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.40 : 283.20 = 176.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.40/283.20 = 176.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.40x = 283.20 × 176.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.40x = 49,911.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,911.17/205.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.99

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