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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.73, 283.79 and 192.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.73, 283.79 and 192.06 is: 264.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.73 : 283.79 = 192.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.73/283.79 = 192.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.73x = 283.79 × 192.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.73x = 54,503.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,503.75/205.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.93

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