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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.20, 283.23 and 135.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.20, 283.23 and 135.34 is: 186.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.20 : 283.23 = 135.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.20/283.23 = 135.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.20x = 283.23 × 135.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.20x = 38,331.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,331.64/205.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.80

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