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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.76, 309.02 and 194.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.76, 309.02 and 194.44 is: 292.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.76 : 309.02 = 194.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.76/309.02 = 194.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.76x = 309.02 × 194.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.76x = 60,085.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,085.85/205.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.02

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