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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.64, 283.73 and 134.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.64, 283.73 and 134.76 is: 185.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.64 : 283.73 = 134.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.64/283.73 = 134.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.64x = 283.73 × 134.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.64x = 38,235.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,235.45/205.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.94

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