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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.82, 283.59 and 140.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.82, 283.59 and 140.21 is: 193.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.82 : 283.59 = 140.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.82/283.59 = 140.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.82x = 283.59 × 140.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.82x = 39,760.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,760.74/205.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.19

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