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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.62, 283.47 and 156.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.62, 283.47 and 156.24 is: 215.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.62 : 283.47 = 156.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.62/283.47 = 156.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.62x = 283.47 × 156.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.62x = 44,289.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,289.35/205.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.39

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