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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.32, 308.12 and 191.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.32, 308.12 and 191.56 is: 287.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.32 : 308.12 = 191.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.32/308.12 = 191.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.32x = 308.12 × 191.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.32x = 59,023.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,023.47/205.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.47

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