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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.87, 285.75 and 192.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.87, 285.75 and 192.29 is: 265.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.87 : 285.75 = 192.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.87/285.75 = 192.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.87x = 285.75 × 192.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.87x = 54,945.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,945.44/206.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.61

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