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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.43, 283.28 and 138.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.43, 283.28 and 138.96 is: 191.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.43 : 283.28 = 138.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.43/283.28 = 138.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.43x = 283.28 × 138.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.43x = 39,363.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,363.89/205.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.62

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