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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.70, 283.73 and 190.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.70, 283.73 and 190.13 is: 262.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.70 : 283.73 = 190.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.70/283.73 = 190.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.70x = 283.73 × 190.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.70x = 53,945.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,945.34/205.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.26

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