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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.96, 283.86 and 143.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.96, 283.86 and 143.88 is: 198.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.96 : 283.86 = 143.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.96/283.86 = 143.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.96x = 283.86 × 143.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.96x = 40,841.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,841.78/205.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.30

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