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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.36, 309.30 and 78.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.36, 309.30 and 78.04 is: 116.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.36 : 309.30 = 78.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.36/309.30 = 78.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.36x = 309.30 × 78.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.36x = 24,137.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,137.77/206.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.97

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