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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.10, 309.21 and 194.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.10, 309.21 and 194.30 is: 292.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.10 : 309.21 = 194.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.10/309.21 = 194.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.10x = 309.21 × 194.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.10x = 60,079.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,079.50/205.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.93

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