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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.24, 282.74 and 156.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.24, 282.74 and 156.08 is: 215.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.24 : 282.74 = 156.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.24/282.74 = 156.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.24x = 282.74 × 156.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.24x = 44,130.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,130.06/205.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.02

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