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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.96, 310.56 and 186.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.96, 310.56 and 186.80 is: 280.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.96 : 310.56 = 186.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.96/310.56 = 186.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.96x = 310.56 × 186.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.96x = 58,012.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,012.61/206.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.31

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