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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.30, 283.10 and 139.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.30, 283.10 and 139.70 is: 192.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.30 : 283.10 = 139.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.30/283.10 = 139.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.30x = 283.10 × 139.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.30x = 39,549.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,549.07/205.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.64

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