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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.44, 283.52 and 112.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.44, 283.52 and 112.18 is: 154.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.44 : 283.52 = 112.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.44/283.52 = 112.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.44x = 283.52 × 112.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.44x = 31,805.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,805.27/205.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.82

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