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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.04, 285.87 and 201

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.04, 285.87 and 201 is: 278.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.04 : 285.87 = 201 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.04/285.87 = 201/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.04x = 285.87 × 201
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.04x = 57,459.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,459.87/206.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.88

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