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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.19, 309.06 and 189.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.19, 309.06 and 189.27 is: 283.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.19 : 309.06 = 189.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.19/309.06 = 189.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.19x = 309.06 × 189.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.19x = 58,495.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,495.79/206.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.70

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