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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.49, 283.57 and 112.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.49, 283.57 and 112.23 is: 154.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.49 : 283.57 = 112.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.49/283.57 = 112.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.49x = 283.57 × 112.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.49x = 31,824.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,824.83/205.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.88

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