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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.89, 308.16 and 190.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.89, 308.16 and 190.95 is: 285.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.89 : 308.16 = 190.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.89/308.16 = 190.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.89x = 308.16 × 190.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.89x = 58,843.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,843.15/205.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.80

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