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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.16, 309.15 and 103.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.16, 309.15 and 103.44 is: 155.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.16 : 309.15 = 103.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.16/309.15 = 103.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.16x = 309.15 × 103.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.16x = 31,978.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,978.48/206.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.11

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