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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.22, 283.22 and 191.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.22, 283.22 and 191.18 is: 262.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.22 : 283.22 = 191.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.22/283.22 = 191.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.22x = 283.22 × 191.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.22x = 54,146.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,146.00/206.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.56

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