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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.29, 310.66 and 188.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.29, 310.66 and 188.20 is: 283.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.29 : 310.66 = 188.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.29/310.66 = 188.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.29x = 310.66 × 188.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.29x = 58,466.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,466.21/206.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.42

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