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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.48, 283.73 and 140.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.48, 283.73 and 140.28 is: 193.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.48 : 283.73 = 140.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.48/283.73 = 140.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.48x = 283.73 × 140.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.48x = 39,801.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,801.64/205.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.70

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