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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.13, 305.52 and 194.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.13, 305.52 and 194.60 is: 289.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.13 : 305.52 = 194.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.13/305.52 = 194.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.13x = 305.52 × 194.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.13x = 59,455.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,455.32/205.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.84

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