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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.17, 309.12 and 77.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.17, 309.12 and 77.81 is: 116.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.17 : 309.12 = 77.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.17/309.12 = 77.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.17x = 309.12 × 77.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.17x = 24,053.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,053.21/206.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.67

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