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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.65, 283.92 and 143.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.65, 283.92 and 143.44 is: 198.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.65 : 283.92 = 143.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.65/283.92 = 143.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.65x = 283.92 × 143.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.65x = 40,725.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,725.48/205.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.03

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