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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.55, 284.90 and 194.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.55, 284.90 and 194.10 is: 267.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.55 : 284.90 = 194.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.55/284.90 = 194.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.55x = 284.90 × 194.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.55x = 55,298.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,298.12/206.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.72

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