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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.91, 284.00 and 140.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.91, 284.00 and 140.30 is: 193.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.91 : 284.00 = 140.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.91/284.00 = 140.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.91x = 284.00 × 140.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.91x = 39,843.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,843.08/205.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.50

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