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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.14, 282.86 and 190.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.14, 282.86 and 190.56 is: 262.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.14 : 282.86 = 190.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.14/282.86 = 190.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.14x = 282.86 × 190.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.14x = 53,900.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,900.85/205.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.75

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