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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.63, 283.85 and 190.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.63, 283.85 and 190.30 is: 262.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.63 : 283.85 = 190.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.63/283.85 = 190.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.63x = 283.85 × 190.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.63x = 54,016.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,016.66/205.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.69

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