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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.24, 284.80 and 191.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.24, 284.80 and 191.68 is: 264.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.24 : 284.80 = 191.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.24/284.80 = 191.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.24x = 284.80 × 191.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.24x = 54,590.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,590.46/206.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.69

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