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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.70, 306.90 and 191.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.70, 306.90 and 191.18 is: 285.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.70 : 306.90 = 191.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.70/306.90 = 191.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.70x = 306.90 × 191.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.70x = 58,672.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,672.32/205.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.24

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