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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.12, 308.98 and 76.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.12, 308.98 and 76.04 is: 113.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.12 : 308.98 = 76.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.12/308.98 = 76.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.12x = 308.98 × 76.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.12x = 23,494.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,494.84/206.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.99

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