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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.20, 307.32 and 190.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.20, 307.32 and 190.80 is: 285.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.20 : 307.32 = 190.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.20/307.32 = 190.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.20x = 307.32 × 190.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.20x = 58,636.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,636.66/205.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.75

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