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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.71, 283.94 and 153.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.71, 283.94 and 153.23 is: 211.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.71 : 283.94 = 153.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.71/283.94 = 153.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.71x = 283.94 × 153.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.71x = 43,508.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,508.13/205.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.50

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