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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.93, 285.49 and 195.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.93, 285.49 and 195.52 is: 271.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.93 : 285.49 = 195.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.93/285.49 = 195.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.93x = 285.49 × 195.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.93x = 55,819.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,819.00/205.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.06

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