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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.61, 283.50 and 193.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.61, 283.50 and 193.05 is: 266.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.61 : 283.50 = 193.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.61/283.50 = 193.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.61x = 283.50 × 193.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.61x = 54,729.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,729.68/205.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.19

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