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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.07, 305.92 and 190.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.07, 305.92 and 190.34 is: 283.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.07 : 305.92 = 190.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.07/305.92 = 190.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.07x = 305.92 × 190.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.07x = 58,228.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,228.67/205.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.94

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