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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.36, 309.64 and 115.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.36, 309.64 and 115.02 is: 172.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.36 : 309.64 = 115.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.36/309.64 = 115.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.36x = 309.64 × 115.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.36x = 35,614.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,614.79/206.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.59

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