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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.73, 283.80 and 143.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.73, 283.80 and 143.66 is: 198.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.73 : 283.80 = 143.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.73/283.80 = 143.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.73x = 283.80 × 143.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.73x = 40,769.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,769.29/205.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.17

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