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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.64, 309.96 and 188.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.64, 309.96 and 188.46 is: 282.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.64 : 309.96 = 188.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.64/309.96 = 188.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.64x = 309.96 × 188.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.64x = 58,415.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,415.06/206.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.69

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