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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.35, 309.40 and 103.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.35, 309.40 and 103.75 is: 155.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.35 : 309.40 = 103.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.35/309.40 = 103.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.35x = 309.40 × 103.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.35x = 32,099.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,099.22/206.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.56

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