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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.42, 307.41 and 194

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.42, 307.41 and 194 is: 288.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.42 : 307.41 = 194 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.42/307.41 = 194/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.42x = 307.41 × 194
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.42x = 59,637.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,637.54/206.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.91

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