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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.30, 308.82 and 192.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.30, 308.82 and 192.98 is: 288.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.30 : 308.82 = 192.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.30/308.82 = 192.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.30x = 308.82 × 192.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.30x = 59,596.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,596.08/206.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.88

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