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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.76, 283.95 and 112.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.76, 283.95 and 112.51 is: 155.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.76 : 283.95 = 112.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.76/283.95 = 112.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.76x = 283.95 × 112.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.76x = 31,946.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,946.49/205.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.26

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