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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.15, 307.72 and 192.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.15, 307.72 and 192.47 is: 287.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.15 : 307.72 = 192.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.15/307.72 = 192.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.15x = 307.72 × 192.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.15x = 59,225.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,225.91/206.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.30

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