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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.64, 310.32 and 191.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.64, 310.32 and 191.52 is: 287.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.64 : 310.32 = 191.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.64/310.32 = 191.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.64x = 310.32 × 191.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.64x = 59,432.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,432.49/206.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.61

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