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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.56, 283.20 and 192.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.56, 283.20 and 192.12 is: 264.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.56 : 283.20 = 192.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.56/283.20 = 192.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.56x = 283.20 × 192.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.56x = 54,408.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,408.38/205.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.68

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