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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.67, 283.83 and 112.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.67, 283.83 and 112.42 is: 155.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.67 : 283.83 = 112.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.67/283.83 = 112.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.67x = 283.83 × 112.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.67x = 31,908.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,908.17/205.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.14

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