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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.03, 283.00 and 127.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.03, 283.00 and 127.47 is: 175.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.03 : 283.00 = 127.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.03/283.00 = 127.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.03x = 283.00 × 127.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.03x = 36,073.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,073.37/205.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.94

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