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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.19, 309.10 and 103.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.19, 309.10 and 103.42 is: 155.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.19 : 309.10 = 103.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.19/309.10 = 103.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.19x = 309.10 × 103.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.19x = 31,967.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,967.12/206.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.04

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