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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.72, 284.34 and 153.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.72, 284.34 and 153.88 is: 212.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.72 : 284.34 = 153.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.72/284.34 = 153.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.72x = 284.34 × 153.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.72x = 43,754.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,754.24/205.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.69

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