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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.43, 283.33 and 183.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.43, 283.33 and 183.32 is: 252.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.43 : 283.33 = 183.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.43/283.33 = 183.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.43x = 283.33 × 183.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.43x = 51,940.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,940.06/205.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.84

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