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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.76, 309.78 and 197.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.76, 309.78 and 197.61 is: 296.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.76 : 309.78 = 197.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.76/309.78 = 197.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.76x = 309.78 × 197.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.76x = 61,215.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,215.63/206.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.07

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