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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.06, 308.46 and 154.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.06, 308.46 and 154.40 is: 231.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.06 : 308.46 = 154.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.06/308.46 = 154.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.06x = 308.46 × 154.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.06x = 47,626.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,626.22/206.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.13

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