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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.20, 307.96 and 194.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.20, 307.96 and 194.62 is: 292.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.20 : 307.96 = 194.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.20/307.96 = 194.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.20x = 307.96 × 194.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.20x = 59,935.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,935.18/205.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.08

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