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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.31, 308.75 and 152.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.31, 308.75 and 152.07 is: 227.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.31 : 308.75 = 152.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.31/308.75 = 152.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.31x = 308.75 × 152.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.31x = 46,950.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,950.85/206.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.57

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