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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.08, 307.38 and 187.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.08, 307.38 and 187.62 is: 279.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.08 : 307.38 = 187.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.08/307.38 = 187.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.08x = 307.38 × 187.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.08x = 57,670.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,670.64/206.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.85

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