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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.46, 283.07 and 135.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.46, 283.07 and 135.39 is: 186.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.46 : 283.07 = 135.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.46/283.07 = 135.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.46x = 283.07 × 135.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.46x = 38,325.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,325.19/205.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.54

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