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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.02, 281.54 and 183.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.02, 281.54 and 183.15 is: 251.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.02 : 281.54 = 183.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.02/281.54 = 183.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.02x = 281.54 × 183.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.02x = 51,563.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,563.14/205.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.50

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