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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.97, 284.24 and 112.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.97, 284.24 and 112.72 is: 155.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.97 : 284.24 = 112.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.97/284.24 = 112.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.97x = 284.24 × 112.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.97x = 32,038.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,038.11/205.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.55

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