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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.88, 309.70 and 195.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.88, 309.70 and 195.36 is: 292.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.88 : 309.70 = 195.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.88/309.70 = 195.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.88x = 309.70 × 195.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.88x = 60,502.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,502.99/206.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.45

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