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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.40, 308.10 and 190.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.40, 308.10 and 190.40 is: 285.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.40 : 308.10 = 190.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.40/308.10 = 190.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.40x = 308.10 × 190.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.40x = 58,662.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,662.24/205.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.60

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