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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.16, 282.90 and 147.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.16, 282.90 and 147.08 is: 202.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.16 : 282.90 = 147.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.16/282.90 = 147.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.16x = 282.90 × 147.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.16x = 41,608.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,608.93/205.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.81

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