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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.34, 308.02 and 192.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.34, 308.02 and 192.38 is: 288.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.34 : 308.02 = 192.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.34/308.02 = 192.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.34x = 308.02 × 192.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.34x = 59,256.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,256.89/205.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.58

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