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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.04, 283.28 and 195.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.04, 283.28 and 195.04 is: 269.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.04 : 283.28 = 195.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.04/283.28 = 195.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.04x = 283.28 × 195.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.04x = 55,250.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,250.93/205.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.46

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