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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.19, 283.26 and 143.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.19, 283.26 and 143.00 is: 197.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.19 : 283.26 = 143.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.19/283.26 = 143.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.19x = 283.26 × 143.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.19x = 40,505.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,505.16/205.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.40

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