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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.02, 283.50 and 155.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.02, 283.50 and 155.88 is: 215.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.02 : 283.50 = 155.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.02/283.50 = 155.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.02x = 283.50 × 155.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.02x = 44,191.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,191.98/205.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.55

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