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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.68, 284.86 and 189.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.68, 284.86 and 189.24 is: 260.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.68 : 284.86 = 189.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.68/284.86 = 189.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.68x = 284.86 × 189.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.68x = 53,904.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,904.54/206.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.82

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