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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.24, 309.09 and 154.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.24, 309.09 and 154.40 is: 231.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.24 : 309.09 = 154.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.24/309.09 = 154.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.24x = 309.09 × 154.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.24x = 47,723.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,723.50/206.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.40

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