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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.58, 283.84 and 183.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.58, 283.84 and 183.71 is: 253.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.58 : 283.84 = 183.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.58/283.84 = 183.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.58x = 283.84 × 183.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.58x = 52,144.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,144.50/205.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.64

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