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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206, 309.08 and 77.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206, 309.08 and 77.80 is: 116.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206 : 309.08 = 77.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206/309.08 = 77.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206x = 309.08 × 77.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206x = 24,046.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,046.42/206
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.73

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