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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.08, 308.96 and 151.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.08, 308.96 and 151.68 is: 227.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.08 : 308.96 = 151.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.08/308.96 = 151.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.08x = 308.96 × 151.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.08x = 46,863.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,863.05/206.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.40

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