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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.51, 309.30 and 191.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.51, 309.30 and 191.93 is: 287.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.51 : 309.30 = 191.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.51/309.30 = 191.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.51x = 309.30 × 191.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.51x = 59,363.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,363.95/206.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.46

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