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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.22, 309.33 and 78.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.22, 309.33 and 78.06 is: 117.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.22 : 309.33 = 78.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.22/309.33 = 78.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.22x = 309.33 × 78.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.22x = 24,146.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,146.30/206.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.09

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