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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.04, 309.06 and 155.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.04, 309.06 and 155.01 is: 232.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.04 : 309.06 = 155.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.04/309.06 = 155.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.04x = 309.06 × 155.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.04x = 47,907.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,907.39/206.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.52

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