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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.40, 309.20 and 186.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.40, 309.20 and 186.24 is: 279.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.40 : 309.20 = 186.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.40/309.20 = 186.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.40x = 309.20 × 186.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.40x = 57,585.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,585.41/206.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.00

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