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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.10, 282.81 and 139.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.10, 282.81 and 139.64 is: 192.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.10 : 282.81 = 139.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.10/282.81 = 139.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.10x = 282.81 × 139.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.10x = 39,491.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,491.59/205.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.55

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