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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.40, 309.42 and 110.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.40, 309.42 and 110.10 is: 165.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.40 : 309.42 = 110.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.40/309.42 = 110.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.40x = 309.42 × 110.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.40x = 34,067.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,067.14/206.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.05

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