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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.47, 306.52 and 193.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.47, 306.52 and 193.59 is: 288.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.47 : 306.52 = 193.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.47/306.52 = 193.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.47x = 306.52 × 193.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.47x = 59,338.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,338.72/205.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.80

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