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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.37, 309.69 and 187.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.37, 309.69 and 187.29 is: 281.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.37 : 309.69 = 187.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.37/309.69 = 187.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.37x = 309.69 × 187.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.37x = 58,001.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,001.84/206.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.06

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