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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.94, 284.20 and 112.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.94, 284.20 and 112.69 is: 155.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.94 : 284.20 = 112.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.94/284.20 = 112.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.94x = 284.20 × 112.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.94x = 32,026.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,026.30/205.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.51

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