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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.32, 282.98 and 194.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.32, 282.98 and 194.38 is: 267.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.32 : 282.98 = 194.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.32/282.98 = 194.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.32x = 282.98 × 194.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.32x = 55,005.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,005.65/205.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.90

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