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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.87, 283.95 and 140.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.87, 283.95 and 140.26 is: 193.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.87 : 283.95 = 140.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.87/283.95 = 140.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.87x = 283.95 × 140.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.87x = 39,826.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,826.83/205.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.46

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