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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.01, 282.84 and 134.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.01, 282.84 and 134.95 is: 186.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.01 : 282.84 = 134.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.01/282.84 = 134.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.01x = 282.84 × 134.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.01x = 38,170.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,170.53/205.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.19

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