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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.61, 307.89 and 185.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.61, 307.89 and 185.09 is: 277.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.61 : 307.89 = 185.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.61/307.89 = 185.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.61x = 307.89 × 185.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.61x = 56,985.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,985.82/205.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.16

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