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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.60, 283.68 and 140.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.60, 283.68 and 140.24 is: 193.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.60 : 283.68 = 140.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.60/283.68 = 140.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.60x = 283.68 × 140.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.60x = 39,783.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,783.28/205.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.50

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