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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.72, 283.68 and 189.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.72, 283.68 and 189.28 is: 261.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.72 : 283.68 = 189.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.72/283.68 = 189.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.72x = 283.68 × 189.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.72x = 53,694.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,694.95/205.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.01

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