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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.34, 309.45 and 78.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.34, 309.45 and 78.06 is: 117.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.34 : 309.45 = 78.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.34/309.45 = 78.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.34x = 309.45 × 78.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.34x = 24,155.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,155.67/206.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.07

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