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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.48, 307.74 and 193.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.48, 307.74 and 193.30 is: 289.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.48 : 307.74 = 193.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.48/307.74 = 193.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.48x = 307.74 × 193.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.48x = 59,486.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,486.14/205.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.50

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