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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.20, 306.36 and 188.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.20, 306.36 and 188.10 is: 280.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.20 : 306.36 = 188.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.20/306.36 = 188.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.20x = 306.36 × 188.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.20x = 57,626.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,626.32/205.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.83

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