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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.32, 309.60 and 110.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.32, 309.60 and 110.32 is: 165.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.32 : 309.60 = 110.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.32/309.60 = 110.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.32x = 309.60 × 110.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.32x = 34,155.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,155.07/206.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.54

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