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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.54, 283.58 and 140.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.54, 283.58 and 140.10 is: 193.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.54 : 283.58 = 140.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.54/283.58 = 140.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.54x = 283.58 × 140.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.54x = 39,729.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,729.56/205.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.29

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