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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.79, 283.86 and 156.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.79, 283.86 and 156.56 is: 215.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.79 : 283.86 = 156.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.79/283.86 = 156.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.79x = 283.86 × 156.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.79x = 44,441.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,441.12/205.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.95

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