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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.92, 286.69 and 192.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.92, 286.69 and 192.88 is: 267.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.92 : 286.69 = 192.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.92/286.69 = 192.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.92x = 286.69 × 192.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.92x = 55,296.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,296.77/206.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.24

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