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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.96, 284.17 and 139.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.96, 284.17 and 139.61 is: 192.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.96 : 284.17 = 139.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.96/284.17 = 139.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.96x = 284.17 × 139.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.96x = 39,672.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,672.00/205.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.62

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