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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.25, 283.31 and 143.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.25, 283.31 and 143.13 is: 197.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.25 : 283.31 = 143.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.25/283.31 = 143.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.25x = 283.31 × 143.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.25x = 40,549.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,549.44/205.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.57

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