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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.36, 308.87 and 157.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.36, 308.87 and 157.79 is: 236.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.36 : 308.87 = 157.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.36/308.87 = 157.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.36x = 308.87 × 157.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.36x = 48,736.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,736.60/206.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.17

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