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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.85, 285.08 and 200.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.85, 285.08 and 200.93 is: 276.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.85 : 285.08 = 200.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.85/285.08 = 200.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.85x = 285.08 × 200.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.85x = 57,278.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,278.69/206.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.91

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