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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.29, 283.43 and 135.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.29, 283.43 and 135.47 is: 187.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.29 : 283.43 = 135.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.29/283.43 = 135.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.29x = 283.43 × 135.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.29x = 38,396.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,396.26/205.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.03

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