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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.50, 283.58 and 112.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.50, 283.58 and 112.25 is: 154.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.50 : 283.58 = 112.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.50/283.58 = 112.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.50x = 283.58 × 112.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.50x = 31,829.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,829.88/205.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.89

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