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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.89, 283.71 and 135.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.89, 283.71 and 135.87 is: 187.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.89 : 283.71 = 135.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.89/283.71 = 135.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.89x = 283.71 × 135.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.89x = 38,547.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,547.68/205.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.22

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