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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.98, 284.14 and 136

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.98, 284.14 and 136 is: 187.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.98 : 284.14 = 136 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.98/284.14 = 136/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.98x = 284.14 × 136
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.98x = 38,643.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,643.04/205.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.61

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