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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.16, 309.12 and 77.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.16, 309.12 and 77.84 is: 116.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.16 : 309.12 = 77.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.16/309.12 = 77.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.16x = 309.12 × 77.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.16x = 24,061.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,061.90/206.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.71

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