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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.68, 283.96 and 147.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.68, 283.96 and 147.62 is: 203.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.68 : 283.96 = 147.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.68/283.96 = 147.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.68x = 283.96 × 147.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.68x = 41,918.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,918.18/205.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.80

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