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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.50, 309.44 and 191.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.50, 309.44 and 191.31 is: 286.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.50 : 309.44 = 191.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.50/309.44 = 191.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.50x = 309.44 × 191.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.50x = 59,199.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,199.44/206.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.68

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