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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.89, 284.13 and 147.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.89, 284.13 and 147.66 is: 203.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.89 : 284.13 = 147.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.89/284.13 = 147.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.89x = 284.13 × 147.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.89x = 41,954.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,954.64/205.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.77

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