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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.80, 307.86 and 187.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.80, 307.86 and 187.64 is: 280.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.80 : 307.86 = 187.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.80/307.86 = 187.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.80x = 307.86 × 187.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.80x = 57,766.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,766.85/205.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.69

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