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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.54, 307.73 and 192.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.54, 307.73 and 192.61 is: 288.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.54 : 307.73 = 192.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.54/307.73 = 192.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.54x = 307.73 × 192.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.54x = 59,270.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,270.14/205.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.36

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