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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.24, 310.82 and 194.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.24, 310.82 and 194.08 is: 292.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.24 : 310.82 = 194.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.24/310.82 = 194.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.24x = 310.82 × 194.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.24x = 60,323.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,323.95/206.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.49

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