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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.38, 283.10 and 139.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.38, 283.10 and 139.77 is: 192.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.38 : 283.10 = 139.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.38/283.10 = 139.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.38x = 283.10 × 139.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.38x = 39,568.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,568.19/205.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.66

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