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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.08, 283.02 and 139.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.08, 283.02 and 139.62 is: 192.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.08 : 283.02 = 139.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.08/283.02 = 139.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.08x = 283.02 × 139.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.08x = 39,515.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,515.25/205.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.68

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