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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.11, 307.83 and 195.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.11, 307.83 and 195.53 is: 293.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.11 : 307.83 = 195.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.11/307.83 = 195.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.11x = 307.83 × 195.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.11x = 60,188.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,188.46/205.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.44

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