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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.91, 285.45 and 206.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.91, 285.45 and 206.00 is: 284.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.91 : 285.45 = 206.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.91/285.45 = 206.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.91x = 285.45 × 206.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.91x = 58,801.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,801.27/206.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.19

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