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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.19, 283.15 and 135.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.19, 283.15 and 135.28 is: 186.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.19 : 283.15 = 135.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.19/283.15 = 135.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.19x = 283.15 × 135.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.19x = 38,304.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,304.53/205.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.68

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