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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.24, 308.04 and 189.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.24, 308.04 and 189.04 is: 283.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.24 : 308.04 = 189.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.24/308.04 = 189.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.24x = 308.04 × 189.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.24x = 58,231.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,231.88/205.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.73

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