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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.66, 283.98 and 195.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.66, 283.98 and 195.94 is: 270.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.66 : 283.98 = 195.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.66/283.98 = 195.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.66x = 283.98 × 195.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.66x = 55,643.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,643.04/205.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.56

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