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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.53, 283.55 and 135.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.53, 283.55 and 135.67 is: 187.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.53 : 283.55 = 135.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.53/283.55 = 135.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.53x = 283.55 × 135.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.53x = 38,468.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,468.86/205.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.17

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