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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.58, 283.80 and 140.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.58, 283.80 and 140.42 is: 193.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.58 : 283.80 = 140.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.58/283.80 = 140.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.58x = 283.80 × 140.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.58x = 39,851.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,851.20/205.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.85

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