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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.60, 306.64 and 190.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.60, 306.64 and 190.24 is: 283.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.60 : 306.64 = 190.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.60/306.64 = 190.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.60x = 306.64 × 190.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.60x = 58,335.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,335.19/205.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.73

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