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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.52, 283.42 and 193.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.52, 283.42 and 193.98 is: 267.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.52 : 283.42 = 193.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.52/283.42 = 193.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.52x = 283.42 × 193.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.52x = 54,977.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,977.81/205.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.51

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