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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.47, 308.20 and 190.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.47, 308.20 and 190.89 is: 286.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.47 : 308.20 = 190.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.47/308.20 = 190.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.47x = 308.20 × 190.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.47x = 58,832.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,832.30/205.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.33

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