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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.24, 283.06 and 126.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.24, 283.06 and 126.52 is: 174.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.24 : 283.06 = 126.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.24/283.06 = 126.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.24x = 283.06 × 126.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.24x = 35,812.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,812.75/205.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.49

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