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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.11, 309.06 and 113.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.11, 309.06 and 113.56 is: 170.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.11 : 309.06 = 113.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.11/309.06 = 113.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.11x = 309.06 × 113.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.11x = 35,096.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,096.85/206.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.28

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