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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.16, 283.17 and 152.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.16, 283.17 and 152.75 is: 210.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.16 : 283.17 = 152.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.16/283.17 = 152.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.16x = 283.17 × 152.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.16x = 43,252.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,252.80/205.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.83

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