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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.03, 282.77 and 126.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.03, 282.77 and 126.27 is: 174.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.03 : 282.77 = 126.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.03/282.77 = 126.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.03x = 282.77 × 126.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.03x = 35,704.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,704.26/205.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.14

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