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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.52, 283.73 and 126.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.52, 283.73 and 126.85 is: 175.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.52 : 283.73 = 126.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.52/283.73 = 126.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.52x = 283.73 × 126.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.52x = 35,991.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,991.15/205.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.12

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