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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.33, 283.38 and 126.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.33, 283.38 and 126.63 is: 174.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.33 : 283.38 = 126.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.33/283.38 = 126.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.33x = 283.38 × 126.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.33x = 35,884.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,884.65/205.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.77

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