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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.39, 283.53 and 150.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.39, 283.53 and 150.55 is: 207.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.39 : 283.53 = 150.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.39/283.53 = 150.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.39x = 283.53 × 150.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.39x = 42,685.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,685.44/205.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.83

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