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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.21, 309.24 and 76.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.21, 309.24 and 76.17 is: 114.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.21 : 309.24 = 76.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.21/309.24 = 76.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.21x = 309.24 × 76.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.21x = 23,554.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,554.81/206.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.23

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