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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.57, 283.26 and 153.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.57, 283.26 and 153.01 is: 210.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.57 : 283.26 = 153.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.57/283.26 = 153.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.57x = 283.26 × 153.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.57x = 43,341.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,341.61/205.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.84

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