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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.32, 283.55 and 192.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.32, 283.55 and 192.26 is: 265.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.32 : 283.55 = 192.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.32/283.55 = 192.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.32x = 283.55 × 192.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.32x = 54,512.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,512.94/205.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.50

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