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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.76, 283.28 and 192

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.76, 283.28 and 192 is: 264.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.76 : 283.28 = 192 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.76/283.28 = 192/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.76x = 283.28 × 192
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.76x = 54,389.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,389.76/205.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.34

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