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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.26, 308.67 and 152.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.26, 308.67 and 152.18 is: 227.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.26 : 308.67 = 152.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.26/308.67 = 152.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.26x = 308.67 × 152.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.26x = 46,973.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,973.40/206.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.74

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