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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.09, 283.06 and 126.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.09, 283.06 and 126.40 is: 174.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.09 : 283.06 = 126.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.09/283.06 = 126.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.09x = 283.06 × 126.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.09x = 35,778.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,778.78/205.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.45

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