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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.77, 308.69 and 191.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.77, 308.69 and 191.28 is: 286.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.77 : 308.69 = 191.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.77/308.69 = 191.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.77x = 308.69 × 191.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.77x = 59,046.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,046.22/205.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.95

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