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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.75, 309.82 and 191.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.75, 309.82 and 191.56 is: 287.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.75 : 309.82 = 191.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.75/309.82 = 191.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.75x = 309.82 × 191.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.75x = 59,349.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,349.12/206.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.06

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