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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.61, 283.61 and 138.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.61, 283.61 and 138.43 is: 190.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.61 : 283.61 = 138.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.61/283.61 = 138.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.61x = 283.61 × 138.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.61x = 39,259.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,259.65/205.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.94

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