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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.62, 308.55 and 189.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.62, 308.55 and 189.08 is: 283.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.62 : 308.55 = 189.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.62/308.55 = 189.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.62x = 308.55 × 189.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.62x = 58,339.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,339.09/205.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.72

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