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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.11, 282.89 and 135.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.11, 282.89 and 135.06 is: 186.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.11 : 282.89 = 135.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.11/282.89 = 135.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.11x = 282.89 × 135.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.11x = 38,207.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,207.12/205.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.28

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