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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.04, 309.60 and 154.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.04, 309.60 and 154.74 is: 232.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.04 : 309.60 = 154.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.04/309.60 = 154.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.04x = 309.60 × 154.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.04x = 47,907.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,907.50/206.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.52

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