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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.03, 307.23 and 195.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.03, 307.23 and 195.67 is: 293.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.03 : 307.23 = 195.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.03/307.23 = 195.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.03x = 307.23 × 195.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.03x = 60,115.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,115.69/205.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.20

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