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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.44, 307.52 and 193.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.44, 307.52 and 193.28 is: 289.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.44 : 307.52 = 193.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.44/307.52 = 193.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.44x = 307.52 × 193.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.44x = 59,437.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,437.47/205.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.32

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