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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.28, 283.47 and 196.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.28, 283.47 and 196.76 is: 270.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.28 : 283.47 = 196.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.28/283.47 = 196.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.28x = 283.47 × 196.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.28x = 55,775.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,775.56/206.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.39

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