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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.40, 309.32 and 154.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.40, 309.32 and 154.11 is: 230.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.40 : 309.32 = 154.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.40/309.32 = 154.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.40x = 309.32 × 154.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.40x = 47,669.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,669.31/206.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.96

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