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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.16, 309.60 and 189.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.16, 309.60 and 189.28 is: 284.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.16 : 309.60 = 189.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.16/309.60 = 189.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.16x = 309.60 × 189.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.16x = 58,601.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,601.09/206.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.25

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