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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.19, 309.38 and 186.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.19, 309.38 and 186.03 is: 279.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.19 : 309.38 = 186.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.19/309.38 = 186.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.19x = 309.38 × 186.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.19x = 57,553.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,553.03/206.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.13

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