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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.45, 283.72 and 140.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.45, 283.72 and 140.15 is: 193.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.45 : 283.72 = 140.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.45/283.72 = 140.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.45x = 283.72 × 140.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.45x = 39,761.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,761.24/205.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.53

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