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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.48, 283.98 and 154.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.48, 283.98 and 154.36 is: 213.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.48 : 283.98 = 154.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.48/283.98 = 154.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.48x = 283.98 × 154.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.48x = 43,835.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,835.15/205.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.33

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