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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.35, 283.42 and 139.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.35, 283.42 and 139.87 is: 193.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.35 : 283.42 = 139.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.35/283.42 = 139.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.35x = 283.42 × 139.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.35x = 39,641.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,641.96/205.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.05

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