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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.26, 307.91 and 192.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.26, 307.91 and 192.61 is: 287.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.26 : 307.91 = 192.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.26/307.91 = 192.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.26x = 307.91 × 192.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.26x = 59,306.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,306.55/206.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.53

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