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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.59, 283.61 and 139.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.59, 283.61 and 139.22 is: 192.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.59 : 283.61 = 139.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.59/283.61 = 139.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.59x = 283.61 × 139.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.59x = 39,484.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,484.18/205.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.06

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