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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.43, 284.61 and 200.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.43, 284.61 and 200.05 is: 275.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.43 : 284.61 = 200.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.43/284.61 = 200.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.43x = 284.61 × 200.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.43x = 56,937.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,937.87/206.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.82

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