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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.20, 282.96 and 139.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.20, 282.96 and 139.73 is: 192.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.20 : 282.96 = 139.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.20/282.96 = 139.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.20x = 282.96 × 139.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.20x = 39,536.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,536.59/205.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.67

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