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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.48, 283.42 and 139.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.48, 283.42 and 139.88 is: 192.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.48 : 283.42 = 139.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.48/283.42 = 139.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.48x = 283.42 × 139.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.48x = 39,644.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,644.79/205.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.94

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