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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.66, 283.69 and 135.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.66, 283.69 and 135.80 is: 187.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.66 : 283.69 = 135.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.66/283.69 = 135.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.66x = 283.69 × 135.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.66x = 38,525.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,525.10/205.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.32

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