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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.60, 281.56 and 205.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.60, 281.56 and 205.60 is: 281.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.60 : 281.56 = 205.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.60/281.56 = 205.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.60x = 281.56 × 205.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.60x = 57,888.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,888.74/205.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.56

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