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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.04, 284.05 and 199.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.04, 284.05 and 199.65 is: 275.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.04 : 284.05 = 199.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.04/284.05 = 199.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.04x = 284.05 × 199.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.04x = 56,710.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,710.58/206.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.24

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