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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.24, 283.28 and 135.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.24, 283.28 and 135.31 is: 186.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.24 : 283.28 = 135.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.24/283.28 = 135.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.24x = 283.28 × 135.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.24x = 38,330.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,330.62/205.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.76

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