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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.09, 308.95 and 77.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.09, 308.95 and 77.93 is: 116.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.09 : 308.95 = 77.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.09/308.95 = 77.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.09x = 308.95 × 77.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.09x = 24,076.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,076.47/206.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.83

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