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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.48, 283.44 and 135.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.48, 283.44 and 135.51 is: 186.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.48 : 283.44 = 135.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.48/283.44 = 135.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.48x = 283.44 × 135.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.48x = 38,408.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,408.95/205.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.92

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