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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.10, 282.90 and 142.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.10, 282.90 and 142.05 is: 195.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.10 : 282.90 = 142.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.10/282.90 = 142.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.10x = 282.90 × 142.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.10x = 40,187.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,187.54/205.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.94

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