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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.60, 283.71 and 112.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.60, 283.71 and 112.34 is: 155.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.60 : 283.71 = 112.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.60/283.71 = 112.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.60x = 283.71 × 112.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.60x = 31,872.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,872.22/205.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.02

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