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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.30, 283.02 and 153.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.30, 283.02 and 153.46 is: 211.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.30 : 283.02 = 153.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.30/283.02 = 153.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.30x = 283.02 × 153.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.30x = 43,432.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,432.25/205.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.56

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