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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.55, 391.33 and 205.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.55, 391.33 and 205.12 is: 283.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.55 : 391.33 = 205.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.55/391.33 = 205.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.55x = 391.33 × 205.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.55x = 80,270.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,270.36/283.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.10

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