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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.44, 283.30 and 139.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.44, 283.30 and 139.83 is: 192.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.44 : 283.30 = 139.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.44/283.30 = 139.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.44x = 283.30 × 139.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.44x = 39,613.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,613.84/205.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.82

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