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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.13, 283.40 and 172.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.13, 283.40 and 172.94 is: 238.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.13 : 283.40 = 172.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.13/283.40 = 172.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.13x = 283.40 × 172.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.13x = 49,009.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,009.56/205.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.92

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