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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.92, 308.64 and 193.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.92, 308.64 and 193.92 is: 290.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.92 : 308.64 = 193.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.92/308.64 = 193.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.92x = 308.64 × 193.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.92x = 59,851.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,851.47/205.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.65

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