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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.96, 310.56 and 195.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.96, 310.56 and 195.80 is: 293.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.96 : 310.56 = 195.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.96/310.56 = 195.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.96x = 310.56 × 195.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.96x = 60,807.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,807.65/206.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.81

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