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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.48, 283.60 and 126.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.48, 283.60 and 126.84 is: 175.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.48 : 283.60 = 126.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.48/283.60 = 126.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.48x = 283.60 × 126.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.48x = 35,971.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,971.82/205.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.06

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