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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.38, 283.34 and 135.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.38, 283.34 and 135.54 is: 186.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.38 : 283.34 = 135.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.38/283.34 = 135.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.38x = 283.34 × 135.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.38x = 38,403.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,403.90/205.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.99

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