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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.58, 283.59 and 156.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.58, 283.59 and 156.37 is: 215.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.58 : 283.59 = 156.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.58/283.59 = 156.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.58x = 283.59 × 156.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.58x = 44,344.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,344.97/205.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.71

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