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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.35, 309.11 and 155.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.35, 309.11 and 155.05 is: 232.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.35 : 309.11 = 155.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.35/309.11 = 155.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.35x = 309.11 × 155.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.35x = 47,927.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,927.12/206.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.26

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