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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.90, 310.02 and 186.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.90, 310.02 and 186.18 is: 278.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.90 : 310.02 = 186.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.90/310.02 = 186.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.90x = 310.02 × 186.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.90x = 57,719.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,719.52/206.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.97

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