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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.24, 283.12 and 139.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.24, 283.12 and 139.62 is: 192.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.24 : 283.12 = 139.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.24/283.12 = 139.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.24x = 283.12 × 139.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.24x = 39,529.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,529.21/205.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.60

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