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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.69, 283.97 and 140.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.69, 283.97 and 140.29 is: 193.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.69 : 283.97 = 140.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.69/283.97 = 140.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.69x = 283.97 × 140.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.69x = 39,838.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,838.15/205.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.68

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