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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.50, 282.93 and 191.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.50, 282.93 and 191.52 is: 263.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.50 : 282.93 = 191.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.50/282.93 = 191.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.50x = 282.93 × 191.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.50x = 54,187.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,187.64/205.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.69

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