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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.56, 308.01 and 188.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.56, 308.01 and 188.08 is: 281.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.56 : 308.01 = 188.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.56/308.01 = 188.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.56x = 308.01 × 188.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.56x = 57,930.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,930.52/205.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.82

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