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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.94, 283.77 and 140.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.94, 283.77 and 140.33 is: 193.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.94 : 283.77 = 140.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.94/283.77 = 140.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.94x = 283.77 × 140.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.94x = 39,821.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,821.44/205.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.36

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