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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.96, 309.92 and 193.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.96, 309.92 and 193.20 is: 289.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.96 : 309.92 = 193.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.96/309.92 = 193.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.96x = 309.92 × 193.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.96x = 59,876.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,876.54/206.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.31

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