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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.04, 283.05 and 135.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.04, 283.05 and 135.14 is: 186.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.04 : 283.05 = 135.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.04/283.05 = 135.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.04x = 283.05 × 135.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.04x = 38,251.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,251.38/205.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.56

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