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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.25, 283.13 and 127.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.25, 283.13 and 127.49 is: 175.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.25 : 283.13 = 127.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.25/283.13 = 127.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.25x = 283.13 × 127.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.25x = 36,094.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,094.83/205.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.86

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