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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.10, 286.60 and 205.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.10, 286.60 and 205.10 is: 286.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.10 : 286.60 = 205.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.10/286.60 = 205.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.10x = 286.60 × 205.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.10x = 58,781.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,781.66/205.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.60

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