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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.02, 282.74 and 139.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.02, 282.74 and 139.41 is: 192.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.02 : 282.74 = 139.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.02/282.74 = 139.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.02x = 282.74 × 139.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.02x = 39,416.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,416.09/205.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.25

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