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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.43, 283.59 and 135.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.43, 283.59 and 135.64 is: 187.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.43 : 283.59 = 135.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.43/283.59 = 135.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.43x = 283.59 × 135.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.43x = 38,466.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,466.15/205.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.25

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