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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.12, 283.01 and 139.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.12, 283.01 and 139.51 is: 192.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.12 : 283.01 = 139.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.12/283.01 = 139.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.12x = 283.01 × 139.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.12x = 39,482.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,482.03/205.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.48

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