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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.82, 283.85 and 174.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.82, 283.85 and 174.81 is: 241.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.82 : 283.85 = 174.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.82/283.85 = 174.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.82x = 283.85 × 174.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.82x = 49,619.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,619.82/205.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.09

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