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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.95, 310.62 and 205.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.95, 310.62 and 205.95 is: 310.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.95 : 310.62 = 205.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.95/310.62 = 205.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.95x = 310.62 × 205.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.95x = 63,972.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,972.19/205.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.62

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