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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.19, 309.51 and 154.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.19, 309.51 and 154.98 is: 232.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.19 : 309.51 = 154.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.19/309.51 = 154.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.19x = 309.51 × 154.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.19x = 47,967.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,967.86/206.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.64

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