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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.92, 308.48 and 194.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.92, 308.48 and 194.08 is: 290.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.92 : 308.48 = 194.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.92/308.48 = 194.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.92x = 308.48 × 194.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.92x = 59,869.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,869.80/205.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.74

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