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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.08, 282.96 and 139.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.08, 282.96 and 139.47 is: 192.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.08 : 282.96 = 139.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.08/282.96 = 139.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.08x = 282.96 × 139.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.08x = 39,464.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,464.43/205.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.43

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