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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.16, 309.08 and 195.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.16, 309.08 and 195.90 is: 293.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.16 : 309.08 = 195.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.16/309.08 = 195.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.16x = 309.08 × 195.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.16x = 60,548.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,548.77/206.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.70

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