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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.28, 309.35 and 103.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.28, 309.35 and 103.55 is: 155.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.28 : 309.35 = 103.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.28/309.35 = 103.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.28x = 309.35 × 103.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.28x = 32,031.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,031.90/206.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.28

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