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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.72, 283.90 and 112.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.72, 283.90 and 112.47 is: 155.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.72 : 283.90 = 112.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.72/283.90 = 112.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.72x = 283.90 × 112.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.72x = 31,930.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,930.23/205.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.21

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