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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.66, 310.35 and 190.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.66, 310.35 and 190.38 is: 285.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.66 : 310.35 = 190.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.66/310.35 = 190.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.66x = 310.35 × 190.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.66x = 59,084.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,084.43/206.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.90

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