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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.19, 283.20 and 126.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.19, 283.20 and 126.55 is: 174.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.19 : 283.20 = 126.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.19/283.20 = 126.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.19x = 283.20 × 126.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.19x = 35,838.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,838.96/205.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.67

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