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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.60, 283.62 and 143.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.60, 283.62 and 143.32 is: 197.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.60 : 283.62 = 143.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.60/283.62 = 143.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.60x = 283.62 × 143.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.60x = 40,648.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,648.42/205.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.71

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