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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.04, 306.94 and 188.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.04, 306.94 and 188.44 is: 282.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.04 : 306.94 = 188.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.04/306.94 = 188.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.04x = 306.94 × 188.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.04x = 57,839.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,839.77/205.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.09

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