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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.64, 283.87 and 140.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.64, 283.87 and 140.48 is: 193.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.64 : 283.87 = 140.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.64/283.87 = 140.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.64x = 283.87 × 140.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.64x = 39,878.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,878.06/205.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.93

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