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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.68, 308.73 and 185.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.68, 308.73 and 185.25 is: 278.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.68 : 308.73 = 185.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.68/308.73 = 185.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.68x = 308.73 × 185.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.68x = 57,192.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,192.23/205.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.06

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