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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.11, 283.03 and 135.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.11, 283.03 and 135.07 is: 186.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.11 : 283.03 = 135.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.11/283.03 = 135.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.11x = 283.03 × 135.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.11x = 38,228.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,228.86/205.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.38

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