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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.17, 283.28 and 147.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.17, 283.28 and 147.12 is: 203.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.17 : 283.28 = 147.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.17/283.28 = 147.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.17x = 283.28 × 147.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.17x = 41,675.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,675.42/205.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.13

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