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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.99, 283.86 and 153.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.99, 283.86 and 153.59 is: 211.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.99 : 283.86 = 153.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.99/283.86 = 153.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.99x = 283.86 × 153.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.99x = 43,598.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,598.06/205.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.66

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