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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.81, 283.17 and 156.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.81, 283.17 and 156.40 is: 215.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.81 : 283.17 = 156.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.81/283.17 = 156.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.81x = 283.17 × 156.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.81x = 44,287.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,287.79/205.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.19

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