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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.76, 283.72 and 192.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.76, 283.72 and 192.80 is: 265.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.76 : 283.72 = 192.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.76/283.72 = 192.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.76x = 283.72 × 192.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.76x = 54,701.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,701.22/205.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.85

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