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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.36, 309.22 and 160.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.36, 309.22 and 160.64 is: 240.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.36 : 309.22 = 160.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.36/309.22 = 160.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.36x = 309.22 × 160.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.36x = 49,673.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,673.10/206.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.71

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