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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.66, 283.68 and 140.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.66, 283.68 and 140.20 is: 193.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.66 : 283.68 = 140.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.66/283.68 = 140.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.66x = 283.68 × 140.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.66x = 39,771.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,771.94/205.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.39

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