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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.84, 287.68 and 206.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.84, 287.68 and 206.16 is: 282.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.84 : 287.68 = 206.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.84/287.68 = 206.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.84x = 287.68 × 206.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.84x = 59,308.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,308.11/209.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.63

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