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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.91, 285.08 and 194.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.91, 285.08 and 194.16 is: 267.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.91 : 285.08 = 194.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.91/285.08 = 194.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.91x = 285.08 × 194.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.91x = 55,350.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,350.19/206.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.51

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