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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.02, 305.55 and 193.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.02, 305.55 and 193.17 is: 287.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.02 : 305.55 = 193.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.02/305.55 = 193.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.02x = 305.55 × 193.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.02x = 59,023.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,023.09/205.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.89

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