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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.27, 283.50 and 139.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.27, 283.50 and 139.66 is: 192.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.27 : 283.50 = 139.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.27/283.50 = 139.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.27x = 283.50 × 139.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.27x = 39,593.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,593.61/205.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.89

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