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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.46, 284.22 and 188.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.46, 284.22 and 188.46 is: 259.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.46 : 284.22 = 188.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.46/284.22 = 188.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.46x = 284.22 × 188.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.46x = 53,564.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,564.10/206.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.44

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