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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.20, 279.09 and 206.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.20, 279.09 and 206.20 is: 279.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.20 : 279.09 = 206.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.20/279.09 = 206.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.20x = 279.09 × 206.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.20x = 57,548.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,548.36/206.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.09

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