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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.68, 284.40 and 200.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.68, 284.40 and 200.62 is: 276.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.68 : 284.40 = 200.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.68/284.40 = 200.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.68x = 284.40 × 200.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.68x = 57,056.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,056.33/206.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.06

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