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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.02, 282.78 and 142.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.02, 282.78 and 142.97 is: 197.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.02 : 282.78 = 142.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.02/282.78 = 142.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.02x = 282.78 × 142.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.02x = 40,427.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,427.64/205.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.19

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