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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.24, 309.58 and 110.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.24, 309.58 and 110.28 is: 165.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.24 : 309.58 = 110.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.24/309.58 = 110.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.24x = 309.58 × 110.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.24x = 34,140.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,140.48/206.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.54

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