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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.24, 283.22 and 139.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.24, 283.22 and 139.84 is: 192.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.24 : 283.22 = 139.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.24/283.22 = 139.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.24x = 283.22 × 139.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.24x = 39,605.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,605.48/205.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.97

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