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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.33, 308.75 and 115.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.33, 308.75 and 115.11 is: 172.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.33 : 308.75 = 115.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.33/308.75 = 115.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.33x = 308.75 × 115.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.33x = 35,539.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,539.64/206.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.25

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