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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.04, 283.05 and 126.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.04, 283.05 and 126.37 is: 174.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.04 : 283.05 = 126.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.04/283.05 = 126.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.04x = 283.05 × 126.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.04x = 35,769.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,769.03/205.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.45

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