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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.65, 282.61 and 196.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.65, 282.61 and 196.13 is: 269.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.65 : 282.61 = 196.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.65/282.61 = 196.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.65x = 282.61 × 196.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.65x = 55,429.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,429.25/205.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.53

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