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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.60, 308.13 and 191.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.60, 308.13 and 191.24 is: 285.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.60 : 308.13 = 191.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.60/308.13 = 191.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.60x = 308.13 × 191.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.60x = 58,926.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,926.78/206.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.22

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