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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.56, 282.96 and 183.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.56, 282.96 and 183.96 is: 253.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.56 : 282.96 = 183.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.56/282.96 = 183.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.56x = 282.96 × 183.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.56x = 52,053.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,053.32/205.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.23

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