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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.16, 285.24 and 201.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.16, 285.24 and 201.54 is: 278.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.16 : 285.24 = 201.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.16/285.24 = 201.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.16x = 285.24 × 201.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.16x = 57,487.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,487.27/206.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.85

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