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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206, 309.08 and 92.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206, 309.08 and 92.08 is: 138.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206 : 309.08 = 92.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206/309.08 = 92.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206x = 309.08 × 92.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206x = 28,460.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,460.09/206
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.16

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