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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.81, 284.11 and 139.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.81, 284.11 and 139.50 is: 192.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.81 : 284.11 = 139.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.81/284.11 = 139.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.81x = 284.11 × 139.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.81x = 39,633.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,633.00/205.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.57

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