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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.08, 309.04 and 193.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.08, 309.04 and 193.17 is: 289.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.08 : 309.04 = 193.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.08/309.04 = 193.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.08x = 309.04 × 193.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.08x = 59,696.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,696.77/206.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.68

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