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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.69, 283.85 and 112.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.69, 283.85 and 112.44 is: 155.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.69 : 283.85 = 112.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.69/283.85 = 112.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.69x = 283.85 × 112.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.69x = 31,914.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,914.31/205.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.16

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