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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.08, 308 and 162.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.08, 308 and 162.88 is: 243.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.08 : 308 = 162.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.08/308 = 162.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.08x = 308 × 162.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.08x = 50,167.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,167.04/206.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.43

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