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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.22, 283.07 and 135.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.22, 283.07 and 135.18 is: 186.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.22 : 283.07 = 135.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.22/283.07 = 135.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.22x = 283.07 × 135.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.22x = 38,265.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,265.74/205.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.46

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