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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.47, 283.23 and 143.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.47, 283.23 and 143.24 is: 197.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.47 : 283.23 = 143.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.47/283.23 = 143.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.47x = 283.23 × 143.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.47x = 40,568.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,568.45/205.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.44

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