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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.38, 286.82 and 204.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.38, 286.82 and 204.22 is: 283.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.38 : 286.82 = 204.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.38/286.82 = 204.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.38x = 286.82 × 204.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.38x = 58,574.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,574.38/206.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.82

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