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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.37, 309.29 and 152.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.37, 309.29 and 152.01 is: 227.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.37 : 309.29 = 152.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.37/309.29 = 152.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.37x = 309.29 × 152.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.37x = 47,014.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,014.41/206.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.82

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