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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.18, 308.75 and 165.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.18, 308.75 and 165.86 is: 248.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.18 : 308.75 = 165.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.18/308.75 = 165.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.18x = 308.75 × 165.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.18x = 51,209.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,209.28/206.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.37

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