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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.88, 283.82 and 140.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.88, 283.82 and 140.27 is: 193.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.88 : 283.82 = 140.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.88/283.82 = 140.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.88x = 283.82 × 140.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.88x = 39,809.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,809.31/205.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.37

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