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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.44, 284.34 and 185.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.44, 284.34 and 185.71 is: 255.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.44 : 284.34 = 185.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.44/284.34 = 185.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.44x = 284.34 × 185.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.44x = 52,804.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,804.78/206.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.79

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