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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205, 282.92 and 113

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205, 282.92 and 113 is: 155.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205 : 282.92 = 113 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205/282.92 = 113/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205x = 282.92 × 113
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205x = 31,969.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,969.96/205
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.95

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