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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.86, 283.92 and 135.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.86, 283.92 and 135.90 is: 187.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.86 : 283.92 = 135.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.86/283.92 = 135.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.86x = 283.92 × 135.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.86x = 38,584.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,584.73/205.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.43

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