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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.23, 282.99 and 190.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.23, 282.99 and 190.65 is: 262.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.23 : 282.99 = 190.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.23/282.99 = 190.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.23x = 282.99 × 190.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.23x = 53,952.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,952.04/205.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.89

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