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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.83, 284.16 and 135.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.83, 284.16 and 135.86 is: 187.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.83 : 284.16 = 135.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.83/284.16 = 135.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.83x = 284.16 × 135.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.83x = 38,604.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,604.56/205.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.56

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