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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.08, 284.58 and 193.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.08, 284.58 and 193.01 is: 266.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.08 : 284.58 = 193.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.08/284.58 = 193.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.08x = 284.58 × 193.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.08x = 54,925.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,925.36/206.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.53

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