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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.02, 283.05 and 142.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.02, 283.05 and 142.92 is: 197.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.02 : 283.05 = 142.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.02/283.05 = 142.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.02x = 283.05 × 142.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.02x = 40,453.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,453.51/205.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.31

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