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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.20, 283.10 and 191.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.20, 283.10 and 191.43 is: 264.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.20 : 283.10 = 191.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.20/283.10 = 191.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.20x = 283.10 × 191.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.20x = 54,192.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,192.88/205.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.10

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