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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.92, 284.22 and 196.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.92, 284.22 and 196.16 is: 270.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.92 : 284.22 = 196.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.92/284.22 = 196.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.92x = 284.22 × 196.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.92x = 55,751.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,751.17/205.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.74

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