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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.62, 283.76 and 112.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.62, 283.76 and 112.37 is: 155.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.62 : 283.76 = 112.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.62/283.76 = 112.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.62x = 283.76 × 112.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.62x = 31,884.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,884.27/205.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.06

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