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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.17, 282.96 and 138.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.17, 282.96 and 138.63 is: 191.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.17 : 282.96 = 138.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.17/282.96 = 138.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.17x = 282.96 × 138.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.17x = 39,226.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,226.74/205.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.19

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