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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.10, 307.65 and 193.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.10, 307.65 and 193.90 is: 290.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.10 : 307.65 = 193.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.10/307.65 = 193.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.10x = 307.65 × 193.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.10x = 59,653.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,653.34/205.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.85

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