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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.40, 309.12 and 109.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.40, 309.12 and 109.92 is: 164.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.40 : 309.12 = 109.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.40/309.12 = 109.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.40x = 309.12 × 109.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.40x = 33,978.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,978.47/206.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.62

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