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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.12, 309.26 and 103.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.12, 309.26 and 103.30 is: 154.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.12 : 309.26 = 103.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.12/309.26 = 103.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.12x = 309.26 × 103.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.12x = 31,946.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,946.04/206.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.99

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