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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.04, 305.56 and 194

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.04, 305.56 and 194 is: 289.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.04 : 305.56 = 194 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.04/305.56 = 194/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.04x = 305.56 × 194
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.04x = 59,278.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,278.64/205.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.11

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