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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.92, 283.98 and 140.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.92, 283.98 and 140.31 is: 193.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.92 : 283.98 = 140.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.92/283.98 = 140.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.92x = 283.98 × 140.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.92x = 39,845.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,845.23/205.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.50

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