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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.83, 283.77 and 140.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.83, 283.77 and 140.40 is: 193.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.83 : 283.77 = 140.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.83/283.77 = 140.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.83x = 283.77 × 140.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.83x = 39,841.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,841.31/205.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.56

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