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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.82, 308.48 and 194.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.82, 308.48 and 194.94 is: 290.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.82 : 308.48 = 194.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.82/308.48 = 194.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.82x = 308.48 × 194.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.82x = 60,134.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,134.12/206.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.76

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