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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.81, 283.97 and 136.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.81, 283.97 and 136.81 is: 188.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.81 : 283.97 = 136.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.81/283.97 = 136.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.81x = 283.97 × 136.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.81x = 38,849.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,849.25/205.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.76

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