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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.44, 283.34 and 139.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.44, 283.34 and 139.10 is: 191.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.44 : 283.34 = 139.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.44/283.34 = 139.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.44x = 283.34 × 139.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.44x = 39,410.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,410.48/205.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.83

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