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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.23, 308.57 and 189.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.23, 308.57 and 189.39 is: 284.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.23 : 308.57 = 189.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.23/308.57 = 189.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.23x = 308.57 × 189.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.23x = 58,439.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,439.13/205.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.75

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