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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.24, 282.90 and 187.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.24, 282.90 and 187.72 is: 258.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.24 : 282.90 = 187.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.24/282.90 = 187.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.24x = 282.90 × 187.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.24x = 53,105.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,105.99/205.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.75

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