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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.28, 306.72 and 197.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.28, 306.72 and 197.64 is: 293.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.28 : 306.72 = 197.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.28/306.72 = 197.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.28x = 306.72 × 197.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.28x = 60,620.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,620.14/206.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.87

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