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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.82, 283.59 and 156.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.82, 283.59 and 156.61 is: 215.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.82 : 283.59 = 156.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.82/283.59 = 156.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.82x = 283.59 × 156.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.82x = 44,412.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,412.32/205.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.79

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