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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.75, 308.90 and 191.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.75, 308.90 and 191.49 is: 287.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.75 : 308.90 = 191.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.75/308.90 = 191.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.75x = 308.90 × 191.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.75x = 59,151.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,151.26/205.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.49

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