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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.02, 308.54 and 186.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.02, 308.54 and 186.54 is: 279.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.02 : 308.54 = 186.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.02/308.54 = 186.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.02x = 308.54 × 186.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.02x = 57,555.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,555.05/206.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.37

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