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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.88, 283.87 and 179.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.88, 283.87 and 179.76 is: 247.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.88 : 283.87 = 179.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.88/283.87 = 179.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.88x = 283.87 × 179.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.88x = 51,028.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,028.47/205.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.86

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