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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.71, 309.39 and 190.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.71, 309.39 and 190.33 is: 284.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.71 : 309.39 = 190.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.71/309.39 = 190.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.71x = 309.39 × 190.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.71x = 58,886.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,886.20/206.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.87

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