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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.39, 309.59 and 152.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.39, 309.59 and 152.63 is: 228.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.39 : 309.59 = 152.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.39/309.59 = 152.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.39x = 309.59 × 152.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.39x = 47,252.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,252.72/206.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.95

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