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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.19, 283.84 and 203.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.19, 283.84 and 203.76 is: 280.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.19 : 283.84 = 203.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.19/283.84 = 203.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.19x = 283.84 × 203.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.19x = 57,834.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,834.73/206.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.49

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