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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.47, 283.46 and 135.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.47, 283.46 and 135.43 is: 186.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.47 : 283.46 = 135.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.47/283.46 = 135.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.47x = 283.46 × 135.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.47x = 38,390.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,390.55/205.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.84

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