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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.08, 283.02 and 186.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.08, 283.02 and 186.60 is: 257.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.08 : 283.02 = 186.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.08/283.02 = 186.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.08x = 283.02 × 186.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.08x = 52,811.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,811.53/205.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.52

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