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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.10, 308.94 and 77.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.10, 308.94 and 77.82 is: 116.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.10 : 308.94 = 77.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.10/308.94 = 77.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.10x = 308.94 × 77.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.10x = 24,041.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,041.71/206.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.65

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