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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.55, 283.51 and 185.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.55, 283.51 and 185.75 is: 256.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.55 : 283.51 = 185.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.55/283.51 = 185.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.55x = 283.51 × 185.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.55x = 52,661.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,661.98/205.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.20

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