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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.29, 309.19 and 103.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.29, 309.19 and 103.34 is: 154.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.29 : 309.19 = 103.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.29/309.19 = 103.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.29x = 309.19 × 103.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.29x = 31,951.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,951.69/206.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.89

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