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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.23, 283.06 and 135.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.23, 283.06 and 135.18 is: 186.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.23 : 283.06 = 135.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.23/283.06 = 135.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.23x = 283.06 × 135.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.23x = 38,264.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,264.22/205.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.44

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