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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.48, 283.74 and 143.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.48, 283.74 and 143.44 is: 198.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.48 : 283.74 = 143.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.48/283.74 = 143.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.48x = 283.74 × 143.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.48x = 40,699.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,699.67/205.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.07

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