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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.13, 282.27 and 189.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.13, 282.27 and 189.64 is: 260.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.13 : 282.27 = 189.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.13/282.27 = 189.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.13x = 282.27 × 189.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.13x = 53,529.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,529.68/205.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.95

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