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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.16, 309.51 and 197.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.16, 309.51 and 197.48 is: 296.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.16 : 309.51 = 197.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.16/309.51 = 197.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.16x = 309.51 × 197.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.16x = 61,120.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,120.49/206.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.47

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