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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.30, 287.60 and 205.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.30, 287.60 and 205.30 is: 287.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.30 : 287.60 = 205.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.30/287.60 = 205.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.30x = 287.60 × 205.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.30x = 59,044.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,044.28/205.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.60

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