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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.15, 309.26 and 160.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.15, 309.26 and 160.59 is: 240.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.15 : 309.26 = 160.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.15/309.26 = 160.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.15x = 309.26 × 160.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.15x = 49,664.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,664.46/206.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.91

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