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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.77, 284.08 and 153.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.77, 284.08 and 153.25 is: 211.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.77 : 284.08 = 153.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.77/284.08 = 153.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.77x = 284.08 × 153.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.77x = 43,535.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,535.26/205.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.57

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