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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.83, 284.11 and 140.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.83, 284.11 and 140.33 is: 193.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.83 : 284.11 = 140.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.83/284.11 = 140.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.83x = 284.11 × 140.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.83x = 39,869.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,869.52/205.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.70

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