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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.68, 310.42 and 195.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.68, 310.42 and 195.48 is: 293.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.68 : 310.42 = 195.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.68/310.42 = 195.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.68x = 310.42 × 195.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.68x = 60,680.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,680.90/206.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.60

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