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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.02, 282.94 and 111.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.02, 282.94 and 111.76 is: 154.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.02 : 282.94 = 111.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.02/282.94 = 111.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.02x = 282.94 × 111.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.02x = 31,621.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,621.80/205.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.24

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