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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.21, 283.11 and 135.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.21, 283.11 and 135.30 is: 186.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.21 : 283.11 = 135.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.21/283.11 = 135.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.21x = 283.11 × 135.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.21x = 38,304.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,304.78/205.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.66

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