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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.09, 283.02 and 111.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.09, 283.02 and 111.84 is: 154.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.09 : 283.02 = 111.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.09/283.02 = 111.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.09x = 283.02 × 111.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.09x = 31,651.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,651.54/205.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.33

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