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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.33, 283.26 and 139.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.33, 283.26 and 139.86 is: 192.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.33 : 283.26 = 139.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.33/283.26 = 139.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.33x = 283.26 × 139.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.33x = 39,616.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,616.74/205.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.94

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