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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.30, 283.24 and 126.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.30, 283.24 and 126.64 is: 174.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.30 : 283.24 = 126.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.30/283.24 = 126.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.30x = 283.24 × 126.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.30x = 35,869.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,869.51/205.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.72

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