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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.05, 283.04 and 126.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.05, 283.04 and 126.38 is: 174.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.05 : 283.04 = 126.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.05/283.04 = 126.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.05x = 283.04 × 126.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.05x = 35,769.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,769.50/205.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.45

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