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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.96, 310.05 and 192.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.96, 310.05 and 192.74 is: 288.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.96 : 310.05 = 192.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.96/310.05 = 192.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.96x = 310.05 × 192.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.96x = 59,757.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,757.49/206.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.75

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