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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.88, 283.98 and 140.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.88, 283.98 and 140.42 is: 193.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.88 : 283.98 = 140.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.88/283.98 = 140.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.88x = 283.98 × 140.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.88x = 39,876.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,876.47/205.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.69

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