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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.80, 308.43 and 187.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.80, 308.43 and 187.36 is: 279.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.80 : 308.43 = 187.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.80/308.43 = 187.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.80x = 308.43 × 187.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.80x = 57,786.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,786.51/206.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.43

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