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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.56, 284.58 and 193.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.56, 284.58 and 193.12 is: 266.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.56 : 284.58 = 193.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.56/284.58 = 193.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.56x = 284.58 × 193.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.56x = 54,958.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,958.09/206.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.06

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