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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.88, 309.56 and 191.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.88, 309.56 and 191.55 is: 286.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.88 : 309.56 = 191.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.88/309.56 = 191.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.88x = 309.56 × 191.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.88x = 59,294.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,294.19/206.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.61

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