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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.01, 309.83 and 193.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.01, 309.83 and 193.79 is: 291.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.01 : 309.83 = 193.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.01/309.83 = 193.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.01x = 309.83 × 193.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.01x = 60,041.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,041.76/206.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.45

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