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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.47, 283.56 and 112.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.47, 283.56 and 112.22 is: 154.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.47 : 283.56 = 112.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.47/283.56 = 112.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.47x = 283.56 × 112.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.47x = 31,819.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,819.69/205.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.86

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