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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.89, 284.03 and 139.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.89, 284.03 and 139.45 is: 192.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.89 : 284.03 = 139.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.89/284.03 = 139.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.89x = 284.03 × 139.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.89x = 39,607.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,607.23/205.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.37

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