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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.47, 283.89 and 140.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.47, 283.89 and 140.26 is: 193.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.47 : 283.89 = 140.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.47/283.89 = 140.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.47x = 283.89 × 140.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.47x = 39,818.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,818.41/205.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.79

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