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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.54, 283.74 and 126.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.54, 283.74 and 126.87 is: 175.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.54 : 283.74 = 126.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.54/283.74 = 126.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.54x = 283.74 × 126.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.54x = 35,998.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,998.09/205.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.14

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