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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.49, 283.49 and 135.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.49, 283.49 and 135.46 is: 186.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.49 : 283.49 = 135.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.49/283.49 = 135.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.49x = 283.49 × 135.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.49x = 38,400.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,400.88/205.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.87

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