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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.03, 308.57 and 103.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.03, 308.57 and 103.09 is: 154.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.03 : 308.57 = 103.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.03/308.57 = 103.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.03x = 308.57 × 103.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.03x = 31,809.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,809.97/206.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.40

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