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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.41, 283.44 and 126.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.41, 283.44 and 126.69 is: 174.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.41 : 283.44 = 126.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.41/283.44 = 126.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.41x = 283.44 × 126.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.41x = 35,909.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,909.01/205.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.82

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