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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.30, 307.55 and 190.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.30, 307.55 and 190.90 is: 285.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.30 : 307.55 = 190.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.30/307.55 = 190.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.30x = 307.55 × 190.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.30x = 58,711.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,711.30/205.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.98

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