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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.45, 283.58 and 135.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.45, 283.58 and 135.52 is: 187.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.45 : 283.58 = 135.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.45/283.58 = 135.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.45x = 283.58 × 135.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.45x = 38,430.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,430.76/205.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.06

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