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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.40, 286.14 and 195.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.40, 286.14 and 195.44 is: 270.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.40 : 286.14 = 195.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.40/286.14 = 195.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.40x = 286.14 × 195.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.40x = 55,923.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,923.20/206.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.95

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