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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.96, 285.37 and 187.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.96, 285.37 and 187.52 is: 258.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.96 : 285.37 = 187.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.96/285.37 = 187.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.96x = 285.37 × 187.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.96x = 53,511.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,511.76/206.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.56

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