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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.82, 285.45 and 201.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.82, 285.45 and 201.30 is: 277.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.82 : 285.45 = 201.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.82/285.45 = 201.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.82x = 285.45 × 201.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.82x = 57,461.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,461.09/206.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.83

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