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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.52, 282.32 and 187.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.52, 282.32 and 187.76 is: 257.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.52 : 282.32 = 187.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.52/282.32 = 187.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.52x = 282.32 × 187.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.52x = 53,008.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,008.40/205.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.92

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