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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.52, 283.50 and 135.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.52, 283.50 and 135.56 is: 187.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.52 : 283.50 = 135.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.52/283.50 = 135.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.52x = 283.50 × 135.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.52x = 38,431.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,431.26/205.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.00

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