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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.16, 309.08 and 130

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.16, 309.08 and 130 is: 194.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.16 : 309.08 = 130 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.16/309.08 = 130/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.16x = 309.08 × 130
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.16x = 40,180.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,180.40/206.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.90

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