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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.02, 307.78 and 191.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.02, 307.78 and 191.82 is: 287.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.02 : 307.78 = 191.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.02/307.78 = 191.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.02x = 307.78 × 191.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.02x = 59,038.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,038.36/205.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.96

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