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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.24, 308.75 and 197.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.24, 308.75 and 197.33 is: 295.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.24 : 308.75 = 197.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.24/308.75 = 197.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.24x = 308.75 × 197.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.24x = 60,926.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,926.90/206.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.41

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