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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.51, 307.80 and 190.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.51, 307.80 and 190.93 is: 285.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.51 : 307.80 = 190.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.51/307.80 = 190.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.51x = 307.80 × 190.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.51x = 58,768.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,768.25/205.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.96

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