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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.15, 283.05 and 142.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.15, 283.05 and 142.96 is: 197.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.15 : 283.05 = 142.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.15/283.05 = 142.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.15x = 283.05 × 142.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.15x = 40,464.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,464.83/205.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.25

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