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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.26, 309.41 and 155.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.26, 309.41 and 155.54 is: 233.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.26 : 309.41 = 155.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.26/309.41 = 155.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.26x = 309.41 × 155.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.26x = 48,125.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,125.63/206.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.33

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