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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.27, 308.54 and 191.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.27, 308.54 and 191.00 is: 287.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.27 : 308.54 = 191.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.27/308.54 = 191.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.27x = 308.54 × 191.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.27x = 58,932.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,932.39/205.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.10

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