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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.76, 283.92 and 153.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.76, 283.92 and 153.92 is: 212.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.76 : 283.92 = 153.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.76/283.92 = 153.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.76x = 283.92 × 153.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.76x = 43,700.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,700.97/205.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.39

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