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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.44, 283.20 and 147.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.44, 283.20 and 147.12 is: 202.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.44 : 283.20 = 147.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.44/283.20 = 147.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.44x = 283.20 × 147.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.44x = 41,664.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,664.38/205.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.81

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