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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.99, 284.04 and 153.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.99, 284.04 and 153.63 is: 211.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.99 : 284.04 = 153.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.99/284.04 = 153.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.99x = 284.04 × 153.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.99x = 43,637.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,637.07/205.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.84

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