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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.46, 308.19 and 190.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.46, 308.19 and 190.88 is: 286.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.46 : 308.19 = 190.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.46/308.19 = 190.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.46x = 308.19 × 190.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.46x = 58,825.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,825.77/205.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.32

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