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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.56, 284.72 and 197.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.56, 284.72 and 197.45 is: 272.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.56 : 284.72 = 197.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.56/284.72 = 197.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.56x = 284.72 × 197.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.56x = 56,217.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,217.96/206.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.16

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