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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.75, 284.18 and 136.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.75, 284.18 and 136.63 is: 188.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.75 : 284.18 = 136.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.75/284.18 = 136.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.75x = 284.18 × 136.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.75x = 38,827.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,827.51/205.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.71

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