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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.32, 306.51 and 190.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.32, 306.51 and 190.32 is: 284.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.32 : 306.51 = 190.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.32/306.51 = 190.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.32x = 306.51 × 190.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.32x = 58,334.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,334.98/205.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.12

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