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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.76, 284.14 and 176.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.76, 284.14 and 176.08 is: 243.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.76 : 284.14 = 176.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.76/284.14 = 176.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.76x = 284.14 × 176.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.76x = 50,031.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,031.37/205.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.15

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