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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.92, 284.19 and 135.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.92, 284.19 and 135.08 is: 186.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.92 : 284.19 = 135.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.92/284.19 = 135.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.92x = 284.19 × 135.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.92x = 38,389.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,389.02/205.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.43

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