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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.72, 284.03 and 156.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.72, 284.03 and 156.51 is: 216.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.72 : 284.03 = 156.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.72/284.03 = 156.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.72x = 284.03 × 156.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.72x = 44,453.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,453.54/205.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.09

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