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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.33, 309.19 and 163.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.33, 309.19 and 163.11 is: 244.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.33 : 309.19 = 163.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.33/309.19 = 163.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.33x = 309.19 × 163.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.33x = 50,431.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,431.98/206.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.42

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