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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.63, 283.97 and 135.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.63, 283.97 and 135.65 is: 187.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.63 : 283.97 = 135.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.63/283.97 = 135.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.63x = 283.97 × 135.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.63x = 38,520.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,520.53/205.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.33

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