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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.55, 310.43 and 191.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.55, 310.43 and 191.50 is: 287.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.55 : 310.43 = 191.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.55/310.43 = 191.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.55x = 310.43 × 191.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.55x = 59,447.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,447.05/206.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.81

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