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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.68, 283.56 and 140.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.68, 283.56 and 140.04 is: 193.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.68 : 283.56 = 140.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.68/283.56 = 140.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.68x = 283.56 × 140.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.68x = 39,709.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,709.74/205.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.07

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