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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.35, 283.32 and 143.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.35, 283.32 and 143.34 is: 197.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.35 : 283.32 = 143.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.35/283.32 = 143.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.35x = 283.32 × 143.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.35x = 40,611.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,611.09/205.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.77

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