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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.80, 285.06 and 204.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.80, 285.06 and 204.10 is: 281.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.80 : 285.06 = 204.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.80/285.06 = 204.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.80x = 285.06 × 204.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.80x = 58,180.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,180.75/206.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.34

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