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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.72, 284.71 and 192.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.72, 284.71 and 192.37 is: 264.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.72 : 284.71 = 192.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.72/284.71 = 192.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.72x = 284.71 × 192.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.72x = 54,769.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,769.66/206.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.95

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