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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.28, 309.60 and 166.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.28, 309.60 and 166.14 is: 249.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.28 : 309.60 = 166.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.28/309.60 = 166.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.28x = 309.60 × 166.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.28x = 51,436.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,436.94/206.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.35

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