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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.34, 285.39 and 191.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.34, 285.39 and 191.94 is: 265.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.34 : 285.39 = 191.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.34/285.39 = 191.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.34x = 285.39 × 191.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.34x = 54,777.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,777.76/206.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.47

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