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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.06, 308.61 and 160.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.06, 308.61 and 160.27 is: 240.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.06 : 308.61 = 160.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.06/308.61 = 160.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.06x = 308.61 × 160.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.06x = 49,460.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,460.15/206.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.03

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