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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.01, 282.96 and 139.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.01, 282.96 and 139.67 is: 192.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.01 : 282.96 = 139.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.01/282.96 = 139.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.01x = 282.96 × 139.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.01x = 39,521.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,521.02/205.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.78

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