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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.76, 307.91 and 187.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.76, 307.91 and 187.40 is: 280.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.76 : 307.91 = 187.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.76/307.91 = 187.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.76x = 307.91 × 187.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.76x = 57,699.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,699.86/205.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.43

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