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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.76, 283.28 and 178.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.76, 283.28 and 178.48 is: 245.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.76 : 283.28 = 178.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.76/283.28 = 178.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.76x = 283.28 × 178.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.76x = 50,559.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,559.81/205.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.72

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