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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.08, 308.92 and 103.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.08, 308.92 and 103.24 is: 154.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.08 : 308.92 = 103.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.08/308.92 = 103.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.08x = 308.92 × 103.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.08x = 31,892.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,892.90/206.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.76

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