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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.09, 283.18 and 152.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.09, 283.18 and 152.69 is: 210.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.09 : 283.18 = 152.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.09/283.18 = 152.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.09x = 283.18 × 152.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.09x = 43,238.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,238.75/205.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.83

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