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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.03, 282.75 and 152.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.03, 282.75 and 152.70 is: 210.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.03 : 282.75 = 152.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.03/282.75 = 152.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.03x = 282.75 × 152.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.03x = 43,175.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,175.16/205.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.58

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