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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.44, 309.84 and 187

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.44, 309.84 and 187 is: 280.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.44 : 309.84 = 187 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.44/309.84 = 187/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.44x = 309.84 × 187
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.44x = 57,940.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,940.08/206.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.66

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