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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.62, 326.03 and 206.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.62, 326.03 and 206.60 is: 285.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.62 : 326.03 = 206.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.62/326.03 = 206.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.62x = 326.03 × 206.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.62x = 67,355.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,355.13/235.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.86

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