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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.72, 283.70 and 156.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.72, 283.70 and 156.52 is: 215.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.72 : 283.70 = 156.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.72/283.70 = 156.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.72x = 283.70 × 156.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.72x = 44,404.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,404.72/205.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.85

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