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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.39, 283.31 and 191.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.39, 283.31 and 191.72 is: 264.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.39 : 283.31 = 191.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.39/283.31 = 191.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.39x = 283.31 × 191.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.39x = 54,315.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,315.01/205.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.45

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