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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206, 309.24 and 191.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206, 309.24 and 191.12 is: 286.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206 : 309.24 = 191.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206/309.24 = 191.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206x = 309.24 × 191.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206x = 59,101.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,101.95/206
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.90

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