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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.03, 284.05 and 199.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.03, 284.05 and 199.66 is: 275.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.03 : 284.05 = 199.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.03/284.05 = 199.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.03x = 284.05 × 199.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.03x = 56,712.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,712.42/206.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.26

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