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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.57, 285.68 and 203.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.57, 285.68 and 203.45 is: 282.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.57 : 285.68 = 203.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.57/285.68 = 203.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.57x = 285.68 × 203.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.57x = 58,120.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,120.68/205.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.73

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