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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.36, 309.31 and 103.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.36, 309.31 and 103.72 is: 155.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.36 : 309.31 = 103.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.36/309.31 = 103.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.36x = 309.31 × 103.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.36x = 32,080.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,080.60/206.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.46

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