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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.78, 309.77 and 193.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.78, 309.77 and 193.42 is: 289.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.78 : 309.77 = 193.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.78/309.77 = 193.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.78x = 309.77 × 193.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.78x = 59,913.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,913.20/206.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.74

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