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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.30, 309.58 and 110.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.30, 309.58 and 110.18 is: 165.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.30 : 309.58 = 110.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.30/309.58 = 110.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.30x = 309.58 × 110.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.30x = 34,109.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,109.52/206.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.34

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