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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.58, 283.54 and 135.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.58, 283.54 and 135.52 is: 186.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.58 : 283.54 = 135.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.58/283.54 = 135.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.58x = 283.54 × 135.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.58x = 38,425.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,425.34/205.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.91

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