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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.92, 284.16 and 140.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.92, 284.16 and 140.40 is: 193.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.92 : 284.16 = 140.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.92/284.16 = 140.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.92x = 284.16 × 140.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.92x = 39,896.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,896.06/205.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.75

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