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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.07, 309.15 and 76.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.07, 309.15 and 76.11 is: 114.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.07 : 309.15 = 76.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.07/309.15 = 76.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.07x = 309.15 × 76.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.07x = 23,529.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,529.41/206.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.18

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