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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.36, 283.44 and 139.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.36, 283.44 and 139.92 is: 193.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.36 : 283.44 = 139.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.36/283.44 = 139.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.36x = 283.44 × 139.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.36x = 39,658.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,658.92/205.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.12

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