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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.72, 310.74 and 191.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.72, 310.74 and 191.68 is: 288.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.72 : 310.74 = 191.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.72/310.74 = 191.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.72x = 310.74 × 191.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.72x = 59,562.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,562.64/206.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.13

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