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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.89, 308.70 and 190.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.89, 308.70 and 190.29 is: 285.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.89 : 308.70 = 190.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.89/308.70 = 190.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.89x = 308.70 × 190.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.89x = 58,742.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,742.52/205.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.31

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