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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.61, 283.38 and 143.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.61, 283.38 and 143.33 is: 197.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.61 : 283.38 = 143.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.61/283.38 = 143.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.61x = 283.38 × 143.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.61x = 40,615.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,615.44/205.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.54

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