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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.13, 283.14 and 142.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.13, 283.14 and 142.98 is: 197.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.13 : 283.14 = 142.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.13/283.14 = 142.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.13x = 283.14 × 142.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.13x = 40,483.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,483.36/205.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.36

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