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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.04, 309.17 and 103.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.04, 309.17 and 103.33 is: 155.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.04 : 309.17 = 103.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.04/309.17 = 103.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.04x = 309.17 × 103.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.04x = 31,944.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,944.86/206.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.04

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