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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.43, 283.49 and 112.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.43, 283.49 and 112.18 is: 154.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.43 : 283.49 = 112.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.43/283.49 = 112.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.43x = 283.49 × 112.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.43x = 31,801.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,801.91/205.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.81

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