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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.08, 282.80 and 147.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.08, 282.80 and 147.12 is: 202.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.08 : 282.80 = 147.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.08/282.80 = 147.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.08x = 282.80 × 147.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.08x = 41,605.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,605.54/205.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.87

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