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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.71, 283.98 and 140.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.71, 283.98 and 140.55 is: 194.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.71 : 283.98 = 140.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.71/283.98 = 140.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.71x = 283.98 × 140.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.71x = 39,912.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,912.69/205.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.03

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