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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.08, 306.90 and 188.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.08, 306.90 and 188.28 is: 281.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.08 : 306.90 = 188.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.08/306.90 = 188.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.08x = 306.90 × 188.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.08x = 57,783.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,783.13/205.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.76

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