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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.97, 310.37 and 196.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.97, 310.37 and 196.71 is: 294.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.97 : 310.37 = 196.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.97/310.37 = 196.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.97x = 310.37 × 196.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.97x = 61,051.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,051.90/206.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.98

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