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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.62, 285.41 and 192.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.62, 285.41 and 192.04 is: 265.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.62 : 285.41 = 192.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.62/285.41 = 192.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.62x = 285.41 × 192.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.62x = 54,810.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,810.14/206.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.27

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