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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.26, 309.18 and 115

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.26, 309.18 and 115 is: 172.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.26 : 309.18 = 115 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.26/309.18 = 115/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.26x = 309.18 × 115
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.26x = 35,555.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,555.70/206.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.38

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