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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.53, 283.86 and 139.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.53, 283.86 and 139.92 is: 193.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.53 : 283.86 = 139.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.53/283.86 = 139.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.53x = 283.86 × 139.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.53x = 39,717.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,717.69/205.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.25

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