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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.44, 283.38 and 143.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.44, 283.38 and 143.18 is: 197.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.44 : 283.38 = 143.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.44/283.38 = 143.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.44x = 283.38 × 143.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.44x = 40,574.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,574.35/205.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.50

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