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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.21, 282.72 and 142.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.21, 282.72 and 142.93 is: 196.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.21 : 282.72 = 142.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.21/282.72 = 142.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.21x = 282.72 × 142.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.21x = 40,409.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,409.45/205.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.91

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