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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.70, 281.76 and 206.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.70, 281.76 and 206.70 is: 281.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.70 : 281.76 = 206.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.70/281.76 = 206.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.70x = 281.76 × 206.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.70x = 58,239.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,239.79/206.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.76

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