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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.41, 283.50 and 156.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.41, 283.50 and 156.20 is: 215.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.41 : 283.50 = 156.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.41/283.50 = 156.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.41x = 283.50 × 156.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.41x = 44,282.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,282.70/205.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.58

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