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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.08, 282.90 and 152.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.08, 282.90 and 152.57 is: 210.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.08 : 282.90 = 152.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.08/282.90 = 152.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.08x = 282.90 × 152.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.08x = 43,162.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,162.05/205.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.46

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