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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.40, 283.48 and 147.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.40, 283.48 and 147.32 is: 203.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.40 : 283.48 = 147.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.40/283.48 = 147.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.40x = 283.48 × 147.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.40x = 41,762.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,762.27/205.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.32

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