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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.39, 283.55 and 153.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.39, 283.55 and 153.22 is: 211.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.39 : 283.55 = 153.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.39/283.55 = 153.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.39x = 283.55 × 153.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.39x = 43,444.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,444.65/205.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.53

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