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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.60, 285.24 and 190.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.60, 285.24 and 190.16 is: 262.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.60 : 285.24 = 190.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.60/285.24 = 190.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.60x = 285.24 × 190.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.60x = 54,241.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,241.24/206.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.54

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