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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.14, 308.75 and 160.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.14, 308.75 and 160.35 is: 240.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.14 : 308.75 = 160.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.14/308.75 = 160.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.14x = 308.75 × 160.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.14x = 49,508.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,508.06/206.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.17

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