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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.40, 284.40 and 206.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.40, 284.40 and 206.40 is: 284.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.40 : 284.40 = 206.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.40/284.40 = 206.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.40x = 284.40 × 206.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.40x = 58,700.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,700.16/206.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.40

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