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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.03, 282.97 and 126.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.03, 282.97 and 126.39 is: 174.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.03 : 282.97 = 126.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.03/282.97 = 126.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.03x = 282.97 × 126.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.03x = 35,764.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,764.58/205.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.44

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