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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.94, 310.11 and 195.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.94, 310.11 and 195.40 is: 292.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.94 : 310.11 = 195.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.94/310.11 = 195.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.94x = 310.11 × 195.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.94x = 60,595.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,595.49/206.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.82

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