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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.38, 283.41 and 143.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.38, 283.41 and 143.19 is: 197.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.38 : 283.41 = 143.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.38/283.41 = 143.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.38x = 283.41 × 143.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.38x = 40,581.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,581.48/205.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.59

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