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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.26, 283.25 and 112.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.26, 283.25 and 112.01 is: 154.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.26 : 283.25 = 112.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.26/283.25 = 112.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.26x = 283.25 × 112.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.26x = 31,725.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,725.42/205.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.56

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