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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.88, 285.28 and 186.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.88, 285.28 and 186.24 is: 256.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.88 : 285.28 = 186.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.88/285.28 = 186.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.88x = 285.28 × 186.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.88x = 53,130.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,130.55/206.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.82

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