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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.89, 284.24 and 153.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.89, 284.24 and 153.72 is: 212.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.89 : 284.24 = 153.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.89/284.24 = 153.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.89x = 284.24 × 153.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.89x = 43,691.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,691.95/205.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.22

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