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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.12, 284.72 and 191.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.12, 284.72 and 191.54 is: 264.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.12 : 284.72 = 191.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.12/284.72 = 191.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.12x = 284.72 × 191.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.12x = 54,532.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,532.89/206.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.58

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