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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.60, 283.44 and 194.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.60, 283.44 and 194.44 is: 268.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.60 : 283.44 = 194.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.60/283.44 = 194.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.60x = 283.44 × 194.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.60x = 55,112.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,112.07/205.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.05

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