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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.17, 284.57 and 196.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.17, 284.57 and 196.41 is: 271.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.17 : 284.57 = 196.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.17/284.57 = 196.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.17x = 284.57 × 196.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.17x = 55,892.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,892.39/206.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.10

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