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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.58, 287.03 and 204

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.58, 287.03 and 204 is: 283.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.58 : 287.03 = 204 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.58/287.03 = 204/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.58x = 287.03 × 204
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.58x = 58,553.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,553.10/206.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.44

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