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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.00, 282.90 and 111.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.00, 282.90 and 111.75 is: 154.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.00 : 282.90 = 111.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.00/282.90 = 111.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.00x = 282.90 × 111.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.00x = 31,614.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,614.39/205.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.21

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