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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.14, 283.17 and 183.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.14, 283.17 and 183.54 is: 253.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.14 : 283.17 = 183.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.14/283.17 = 183.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.14x = 283.17 × 183.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.14x = 51,973.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,973.02/205.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.35

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