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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.08, 282.90 and 189

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.08, 282.90 and 189 is: 260.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.08 : 282.90 = 189 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.08/282.90 = 189/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.08x = 282.90 × 189
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.08x = 53,468.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,468.10/205.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.72

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