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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.77, 310.19 and 192.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.77, 310.19 and 192.28 is: 288.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.77 : 310.19 = 192.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.77/310.19 = 192.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.77x = 310.19 × 192.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.77x = 59,643.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,643.33/206.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.45

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