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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.70, 285.03 and 193.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.70, 285.03 and 193.02 is: 266.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.70 : 285.03 = 193.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.70/285.03 = 193.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.70x = 285.03 × 193.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.70x = 55,016.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,016.49/206.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.17

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