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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.90, 308.52 and 185.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.90, 308.52 and 185.18 is: 277.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.90 : 308.52 = 185.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.90/308.52 = 185.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.90x = 308.52 × 185.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.90x = 57,130.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,130.19/205.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.47

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