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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.68, 308.90 and 195.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.68, 308.90 and 195.06 is: 292.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.68 : 308.90 = 195.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.68/308.90 = 195.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.68x = 308.90 × 195.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.68x = 60,254.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,254.03/205.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.95

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