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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.40, 283.25 and 156.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.40, 283.25 and 156.29 is: 215.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.40 : 283.25 = 156.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.40/283.25 = 156.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.40x = 283.25 × 156.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.40x = 44,268.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,268.12/205.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.52

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