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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.59, 283.44 and 135.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.59, 283.44 and 135.53 is: 186.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.59 : 283.44 = 135.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.59/283.44 = 135.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.59x = 283.44 × 135.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.59x = 38,414.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,414.62/205.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.85

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