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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.48, 283.29 and 139.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.48, 283.29 and 139.87 is: 192.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.48 : 283.29 = 139.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.48/283.29 = 139.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.48x = 283.29 × 139.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.48x = 39,622.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,622.36/205.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.83

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