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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.08, 283.11 and 139.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.08, 283.11 and 139.93 is: 193.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.08 : 283.11 = 139.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.08/283.11 = 139.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.08x = 283.11 × 139.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.08x = 39,614.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,614.17/205.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.16

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